Understanding Job Application Documents

What is a job application?

• A brief summary of your career objectives

• A form to fill out that covers much of the information you already have in your resume

• A letter of introduction explaining your interest in the position

• A list of your references.

A resume is a document that: A) Explains why you are a great fit for a job B) Summarizes your career objectives and education C) Briefly summarizes information about you D) Lists your references.

• Explains why you are a great fit for a job

• Summarizes your career objectives and education

• Briefly summarizes information about you

• Lists your references.

Which document is a brief letter of introduction explaining your interest in the position?

• Job Application

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Reference List

A resume generally contains a section called _________.

• Career Objective

• Job Application

• Cover Letter

• Reference List

In some cases, employers require you to submit all three documents: job application, resume, and _________.

• Career Objective

• Cover Letter

• Reference List

• General Information