Ch.3 Getting A Job

Front 1

Application Letter

Back 1

Cover letter, introduces you to the potential employer and gives you a chance to "sell" your qualifaications.

Front 2

Return Address

Back 2

Is the first thing to appear at the top of the letter.

Front 3

Letter Address

Back 3

Also called the inside address, contains the name and address of the perosn or company to whom you are writing.

Front 4

Salutation

Back 4

Is the greeting that begins your letter.

Front 5

Body

Back 5

Is the message section of the letter.

Front 6

Complimentary Close

Back 6

Is a courteous phrase used to end a lettter.

Front 7

Resume

Back 7

is often called a personal data sheet, biographical summary, professional profile, or vita.

Front 8

References

Back 8

Are people who known you for at least one year and can provide information about your skills, character, and achievements.

Front 9

Scannable Resume

Back 9

Is a resume that has been designed for easy reading by a scanner and contains key workds from the applicant's career field.

Front 10

Reference Letter

Back 10

Is a statement attesting to your character,abilities and experience, written by someone who can be relied upon to give a sincere report.

Front 11

Employment Application

Back 11

When possible, ask to take the application form with you.

Front 12

Job Interview

Back 12

Is a face-to-face meeting with a potential employer to discuss your job qualifications.

Front 13

Thank- you Letter

Back 13

Is a follow-up tool to remind the interviewer of your qualifications and desire to work for the company.