Pre-Assessment: Preparing for the Job Search

A letter someone writes to tell the reader about your skills, work habits, and achievements.

• Letter of Recommendation

• Resume

A document sent at the front of your resumé to provide additional information on your skills and experience.

• Letter of Recommendation

• Resumé Cover Letter

A short written description of your personal qualities.

• Personal Statement

• Resumé Cover Letter

A one to two-page formal document that lists a job applicant's work experience, education, and skills

• Resume

• Personal Statement

A collection of your professional work samples, achievements, and credentials that showcase your skills, expertise, and accomplishments to potential employers.

• Employment Portfolio

• Transcript

A record of your academic accomplishments in high school.

• Employment Portfolio

• Transcript

To arrange or deal with in the order of importance.

• Prioritize

• Procrastination

To delay or postpone action or to put off doing something.

• Procrastination

• Prioritize