Financial Literacy: Chapter 3

Front 1

Application Letter

Back 1

Introduces you to the potential employer and gives you a chance to "sell" you qualifications.

Front 2

Return Address

Back 2

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

Front 3

Letter Address

Back 3

Contains the name and address of the person or company to whom you are writing.

Front 4

Salutation

Back 4

The greeting that begins your letter.

Front 5

Body

Back 5

The message section of the letter.

Front 6

Complimentary Close

Back 6

A courteous phrase used to end a letter.

Front 7

Resume

Back 7

A personal data sheet which describes your work experience, education, abilities, interests, and other information that may be of interest to the employer.

Front 8

References

Back 8

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

Front 9

Scannable Resume

Back 9

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

Front 10

Reference Letter

Back 10

A statement attesting to your character, abilities, and experience.

Front 11

Employment Application

Back 11

Used to apply for a job.

Front 12

Job Interview

Back 12

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

Front 13

Thank-you Letter

Back 13

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