M1_Entering The Job Market_Job Search Vocabulary-5.9.2022Mon

form used in requesting a position with a potential employer

• Reference

• Application

the process of looking into the criminal and financial records of an individual as part of the hiring process

• Background Check

• Self Discovery

an introduction to a potential employer in response to a known job application, to inquire about potential job positions, or to network and request information or assistance

• Personal Profile

• Cover Letter

the process of verifying the employment information on a job application is accurate

• Employment Verification

• Background Check

a person who can attest to another's character or ability

• Reference

• Letter of Recommendation

a account of one's career and qualifications prepared typically by an applicant for a position

the process of identifying key interests and skills built upon career goals

action verbs that describe your accomplishments in a lively and specific way

job search process of discovering positions for which you are qualified in addition to identifying specific companies for which you would like to work

average cost of basic necessities such as housing, food, and clothing for a specific geographic area