introduces the job seeker, highlights his or her accomplishments, demonstrates writing skills, expresses fit for and interest in a particular job, and usually accompanies a submitted résumé

summarizes academic achievements, work experiences, skills, and qualifications in an employer-specific form or questionnaire.

assesses and documents an employee’s execution of job functions and other work- related criteria on a regular basis; often used to help decide raises, promotions, and terminations

authorizes a worker to legally use the title and perform the duties related to his or her occupation as determined by a governmental body; required by some, but not all, occupations

proves a person completed a particular course of study or earned a specific educational degree

proves a person completed a particular course of study or earned a specific educational degree

evaluates a worker’s job performance, skills, and strengths as determined by a previous co- worker, supervisor, or colleague; requested by a job seeker when applying for a new job

provides a variety of work samples, awards, and examples that demonstrate a job seeker’s skills and abilities