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A document a prospective employee fills out that provides a first impression of what the applicant has to offer and includes general information about the applicant and his/her employment history

• resume

• interview

• job application

• portfolio

A written summary of an applicant's experience, skills, and achievements that relate to the job being sought; a résumé tells an employer why the applicant is the best person to hire for the job.

• application

• cover letter

• work study

• resume

A brief letter in which applicants introduce themselves to an employer.

• interview

• cover letter

• job application

• scholarship

 A collection of samples that showcases interests, talents, contributions, and studies; a portfolio is a good self-marketing tool that displays an applicant's finest efforts and can also show relevant courses, transcripts, certifications, and licenses the applicant might hold.

• financial aid

• closed question

• punctuality

• portfolio

Meeting between an applicant and employer to discuss the applicant's qualifications for the job; the interview is the applicant's opportunity to "show his or her stuff" in person to a potential employer.

• portfolio

• resume

• assessment tests

• interview

The state of being on time for an appointment, such as a job interview.

• scholarship

• punctuality

• work study

• portfolio

How someone looks, such as a person's clothing and hygiene; for an interview, it is important for an applicant to dress appropriately and demonstrate good personal hygiene.

• appearance

• good personal hygiene

• etiquette

• positive attitude

Describes a person who looks neat and clean, which gives the impression that his or her work will also be neat and clean.

• appearance

• financial aid

• good personal hygiene

• etiquette

Showing enthusiasm by smiling and staying calm under pressure; applicants who smile and are enthusiastic suggest that they will do their work with that same attitude.

• etiquette

• good manners

• scholarship

• positive attitude

The proper way a polite person should behave.

• good manners

• etiquette

• good personal hygiene

• appearance