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.

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

 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

The proper way a polite person should behave.

Questions that can be answered with a simple yes or no or with a brief, factual statement

Questions that encourage people to talk, making them feel more comfortable and encouraging them to share important information and valuable insight about themselves; open-ended questions are usually thought-provoking, requiring people to develop in-depth responses and become actively involved in the process.

These evaluate a person's ability in a given area; employment assessment tests are usually executed online and test an applicant on things that are important to the organization, including one or more of four subject areas: IQ tests, aptitude tests, psychological tests, and skills tests. The requirement for most assessment tests (bylaw) is that each question is related to a requirement of the position a person is applying for.

A grant or financial aid award to a student for the purpose of attending an institution.

Monetary assistance offered to students who apply, including grants, educational loans, and work study (working as a student for the school).

Working as a student for the school in exchange for financial aid.

 The application students and parents must fill out in order to qualify for financial aid at any school that receives federal funds (almost all of them); this application is used by the federal government to determine the of financial aid for which an applicant qualifies.