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Getting a Job
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Application Letter | Also called a cover letter, it serves to introduce you to a potential employer. |
| Resume | Often called a personal data sheet, biographical summary, professional file or vita that describes your work experience, education, abilities, interests, and other information that may be interest to an employer. |
| References | People who have known you for at least a year and can provide information about your skills, character and achievements. |
| Reference Letter | Statement attesting to your character, abilities and experience, written by someone who can be relied upon to give a sincere report. |
| Employment Application | Also called a job application, it is a form that asks questions of people who apply for a job. |
| Job Interview | A face-to-face meeting with a potential employer to discuss a job opening. |
| Open Ended Questions | Require you to respond in paragraphs and talk about yourself. |
| Follow-Up | Contact with the employer after the interview but before hiring occurs to remind the employer of who you are and possibly improve your change of getting the job. |