In addition, because your facial expressions cannot be seen through the phone, it is very important to watch your [blank 1] to avoid any [blank 2].

When you are calling an individual, socially or in a business setting, you never want to be too long in your message. You want to state your [blank 1] and your phone number on the voicemail and a brief [blank 2] about what you are calling about.

The other thing in an interview is to not ever bring up a ______. However, having in the back of your mind, through your research, what is an ______ salary for the position you are going into, because they may ask you what you expect. If you give a range of what is appropriate, then they will know you are on target.

Some companies require employees to dress ______, while others have more ______ rules on attire. Either way, it is important to clarify what you are expected to wear because the definition of a certain dress code can vary depending on the ______.

At the end of the interview, make sure you express your _______ to the interviewer about the job opportunity. In addition to spoken words, sending a thank you _______ after the interview is a must.

A formal dining occasion might be a dinner in a fine restaurant, a formal wedding reception or a state _______. A formal dinner usually consists of more than _______ courses and requires a formal place setting.

One rule of thumb is you always want to remember you want to start from the _______ side first, work your way in to the plate, and above the plate is always your _______ silverware.

The very first thing you want to do is to wait until your _______ , or your business associate, or whoever you are eating dinner with, touches anything on the place setting, including your _______ .

Another thing to remember on the place setting is forks have four letters F-O-R-K, and left has four letters L-E-F-T, so forks are always on the _______ . Knives have five letters and knives are always on the _______ .

On your place setting you have a spoon. She serves as a pretty queen because she has a crown. Next to the spoon queen is the shiny knife, and the ________ of the knife will never face the queen, always face away from the queen. So, therefore, the ________ edge of your knife always faces your ________.

If you noticed, your ________ silverware is positioned in a manner that you can take it and position it accordingly simply by using your ________.

The only time the napkin goes back on the table is in the ________ of the meal, and it is positioned to the ________ side of the plate, not in the plate.

It is very important to dress properly in a formal dining environment. Some invitations will include dress ________, such as "black tie," "semi-formal" or "________".

You never want to be ________. Always be a little ________ if you are not sure.

The first thing is you want to make sure you know the [blank] time to show up at the [blank].

You never discuss [blank] at the table or any "hot topics" that might cause [blank].

I think the most beneficial thing about having a (a)   is that it will allow you to get a job. I don't think that there's really anybody that will hire you without having one of some form or fashion.

Career portfolios may be used by (a)   , college admittance staff and scholarship boards to judge your ability, maturity, motivation and potential. Your résumé tells people who you are and what you have done, but a career portfolio shows people who you are and what you have done.

Items in a portfolio are often called (a)   . The artifacts in your portfolio should showcase your best work.

Your professional philosophy should describe your beliefs and attitude regarding work and work relationships. It serves to incorporate your (a)   into your work performance. It can include your view on concepts such as leadership, ethics and the value of your education and/or profession.

Your mission statement should be a summary of the goals which guide you and give you purpose. It establishes what is important to you and indicates what (a)   means to you.

Testimonials are unsolicited (a)   and statements of appreciation and may come from colleagues, teachers or employers. Letters of recommendation may come from teachers, counselors, coaches or employers and should contain positive, detailed information about you, your achievements and your potential.

Each of these is a type of (a)   document which states classes and courses you have taken and completed. These are often viewed as more credible than some other artifacts because of their official nature.

Include certificates, newspaper clippings and/or (a)   regarding your involvement in various organizations. These artifacts should illustrate how you contribute to the organizations in which you participate.

Artifacts which illustrate your philanthropic nature and show how you (a)   to your community are important to include as well. Viewers will want to see your passion and commitment to your community.

Items which do not belong in your portfolio include ______ mementos, outdated items and ______ artifacts. For example, do not include your ______ pictures, spelling bee medal from second grade, or C- research paper.

(a)  

As you are selecting artifacts for your career portfolio, take the time to ______ on each. ______ yourself, "What does this say about ______?"; "Does it ______ my talents and abilities?" and "Would a reviewer find it ______ and significant?"

(a)  

It is important for your portfolio to appear as ______ as possible. Many people organize the contents of a career portfolio in a three-ring ______ with tabbed dividers and a table of contents. Others have their portfolios professionally ______ and ______.

(a)  

A digital portfolio is simply a career portfolio in [blank] form. A digital portfolio allows a person to [blank] and review a portfolio more easily without [blank] interaction.

(a)  

However you choose to build your digital portfolio, you should follow the same [blank] given for traditional portfolios in terms of content and organization. Artifacts should be impressive and [blank], and organization should provide for easy [blank] and quick access.

(a)  

You never want to show [blank] in your book that you're not [blank] [blank] of.

(a)  

A cover letter is a matter of [blank], used to introduce yourself, explain [blank] you are submitting your résumé and identify any [blank] and [blank] relevant to the position.

(a)  

The only time you might [blank] need a cover letter is when you are delivering your résumé during a [blank] event, such as a [blank]. In this situation, you will likely have the opportunity to [blank] yourself and your résumé in person.

(a)  

Always finish your cover letter with a _______ closing such as "_______". Leave space to hand sign your letter and type your full name _______ where your signature will be.

Do not use _______ or stock letters found on the Internet. Recruiters and hiring managers can easily _______ these, and they send the message that you do not _______ enough to write a _______ cover letter.

Never lie or _______. Be completely _______ about your experience. If you feel you do not have a strong work background, focus on what you do _______ and how you can _______ for your lack of experience.

It is incredibly important to _______ your cover letter carefully. Again, this is the first impression you will make. Even one _______ indicates _______ to the employer. Your _______ will probably not even get _______ at if you have spelling and grammar mistakes in the cover letter.

A résumé is the most basic and ______ of all career-building tools. It is a brief document summarizing your ______, history and experience. It is used to highlight ______ and sell yourself to employers, college admittance staff and scholarship boards.

(a)  

The ultimate goal of a résumé is to secure an ______ and eventually an ______, so it is important your résumé ______ how you can ______ to an organization and its efforts.

(a)  

Any résumé that has ______, that has not been ______ is a résumé that is headed toward the ______.

(a)  

Everyone's résumés will not be the same, but there are some common elements they contain, including: ______; career ______; education; experience and ______; ______ activities; awards and honors; and personal ______.

(a)  

Your career objective is a statement describing your career ______. It should be ______ based on the ______ you are trying to secure. Be ______ about your interests and allow your objective to show a reviewer what you hope to ______ through the position.

(a)