Career Definitions

Used by employers to make sure you were telling the truth on your resume

• background check
• cover letter
• intern
• job shadown

A temporary position, usually during a summer or semester, that provides experience

• intern

• interview
• resume
• benefits

Usually attached to your resume, this describes your strengths and experiences

• contract
  

• benefits

• cover letter
• interview

A meeting between you and your potential employer to show why you would make a good employee

• interview
• job shadow
• intern
• contract

Payment for your work other than money, such as vacation time and insurance

• mentor
• references
• resume
• benefits

An experienced worker you can go to for advice

•  contract
  

• job shadow
• mentor
• reference

An agreement between you and your company

• interview
• contract
• job shadow
• background check

A group of people who will tell a potential employer about your strengths and experience

• intern
• interview
• mentor
• references

Brief visits to a business where you observe workers and ask questions

• interview
• job shadow
• references
• contract

A summary of your education, accomplishments, and experience

• mentor
• 
  cover letter

• references
  

• resume