Career Readiness Vocabulary

What is a brief account of one's professional or work experience and qualifications called?

• Biography

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Portfolio

What is the term for someone who is submitting an application for a job?

• Employee

• Applicant

• Manager

• Recruiter

What term is defined as "conditions or circumstances that make someone suitable for a particular job or activity"?

• Qualification

• Certification

• Experience

• Training

What is a favorable statement concerning character and qualification called?

• Criticism

• Recommendation

• Complaint

• Evaluation

What term is used to describe a person who is in a position to recommend another or vouch for his or her fitness for a particular job?

• Reference

• Mentor

• Supervisor

• Colleague

What is the definition of employment?

• The state of having regular paid work, or, from the company's perspective, the act of giving someone a paid job.

• The state of being unemployed and seeking work.

• The process of hiring temporary workers for short-term projects.

• The act of volunteering for unpaid work.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What are hobbies, club memberships, and other activities that are not part of your study programme known as?

• Core activities

• Extracurricular activities

• Academic activities

• Mandatory activities

What is the definition of "Accomplishment"?

• A) A skill that you possess or something that you do well. A task that you have completed successfully.

• B) A goal that you set for yourself.

• C) A challenge that you face in your daily life.

• D) A hobby that you enjoy in your free time.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

What is a cover letter?

• A letter that you send with your resume as part of a job application that relates your skills and experience to the job description and requested qualifications.

• A letter that you send to your friends to inform them about a job opening.

• A letter that you send to your employer after getting a job.

• A letter that you send to a company to inquire about job openings.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2

What is a job objective?

• A. A detailed description of your past job experiences.

• B. A clear statement of what role you want to play for your future employer and what you want out of the job.

• C. A list of your skills and qualifications.

• D. A summary of your educational background.