Ch 22 - Job Application Vocabulary

A résumé is a document that outlines a person's:

• Work experience, education, and skills

• Favorite books and movies

• Daily schedule and routine

• Personal opinions and beliefs

Write a definition for the term 'career objective'.

• A career objective is a brief statement that describes your professional goals and aspirations.

• A career objective is a detailed plan of your entire career path.

• A career objective is a list of companies you want to work for.

• A career objective is a summary of your educational background.

Write a definition for the term 'chronological résumé'.

• A type of résumé that lists work experience in reverse order, starting with the most recent.

• A résumé that focuses on skills and experiences rather than work history.

• A résumé used for applying to creative jobs, highlighting artistic skills.

• A résumé that includes personal interests and hobbies.

Write a definition for the term 'reference'.

• A reference is a mention or citation of a source of information.

• A reference is a type of fruit.

• A reference is a mathematical operation.

• A reference is a musical instrument.

A portfolio is a collection of:

• artworks or documents representing a person's work

• financial investments

• academic achievements

• all of the above

Write a definition for the term 'cover message'.

• A brief message accompanying a document

• A detailed report on a specific topic

• An informal note to a friend

• A summary of a book

A job application is a _______.

• document submitted by a candidate to apply for a job

• process of interviewing for a job

• contract between employer and employee

• job offer from an employer

A job interview is a process where a potential employer evaluates a candidate for employment.

• A casual meeting between friends

• A process to evaluate a candidate for employment

• A social gathering

• A training session

Write a definition for the term 'etiquette'.

• The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.

• A type of dance.

• A form of government.

• A scientific theory.

Write a definition for the term 'telephone etiquette'.

• The correct or acceptable way of using a telephone.

• A device used for communication.

• A set of rules for writing letters.

• The history of telephones.