Prep College & Career Ch 6

A worldwide public system of computer networks - a good source of job leads.

When you apply for a job you may have to take a test, such as a skills test and a drug test.

Classmates, neighbors, family, and friends are part of this category of network associations.

People who will recommend you to an employer.

Networking contacts have little information about what a company is looking for in employees.

Long and typed resumes are the best to send to prospective employers.

Networking contacts help by recommending you for a job & even helping you to get an interview.

Which element might you include in your resume?

Provides free job placement services.

A temporary job that becomes a permanent job after a period of evaluation by the employer.

A resume organized around skills or strengths.

A summary of a job applicant's personal information/education/skills/work experience/interests

A list of all the information about yourself that you will need for a job application form.

A cover letter should emphasize any information that makes you look qualified - true or not.

A unique nine-digit number issued by the federal government.

A document you should always include with your resume that is a brief letter of introduction.

A good resume may get you a job interview.

Test that evaluates how well you can do a particular task.

Most career Websites only provide job listings.

Kind of employment agency that charges a fee to the job seeker, the employer, or both.

Setting goals are lifelong learning skills that help you determine which job leads to explore.

A lie detector test

The advantage of a chronological resume is that it shows your growth in experience.

A recommendation from a contact who is part of your network.

A good relationship with people in your network, may often provide you referrals for jobs.

The opening paragraph of a cover letter explains why you are writing and the title of the job.

Employers are looking to hire anyone to fill the job opening.

A form asking questions about a job applicant's skills, work experiences, education,& interests

A document that shows you are allowed to work in the United States

The form of English taught in school that does not include slang or filler words

Kind of resume that presents experience in reverse time order.

Most companies will hire you just because you need a job.

Kind of call you make when you call a prospective employer you have had no prior contact. 

A contact list is a list of people you know who might be helpful in your job search.

A network association made up of people you meet by chance.

Job applications can be requested in person, over the phone, and through the Internet.

A temporary job.

The way you present yourself in the interview lets employers know how you relate to the job.

Communicating with people you know or meet to share information and advice about jobs.

This test checks your blood, hair, or urine for illegal drugs.

Finding the right job usually begins with this

Employers want to know all that relates to the job &  they include your ability to do the work

Employers will include the way you dress in the interview as it relates to the job.

Your application for employment does not have to be accurate - you can add awards not earned.