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Professional Communications
Employ Me
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What do you want to be?
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Key Terms Application – form
used in requesting a position with a potential employer
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Background check – the process of looking into the criminal and financial records of an individual as part of the hiring process
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Cover letter – an introduction to a potential employer in response to a known job application, to inquire about potential job positions, or to network and request information or assistance
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Employment verification – the process of verifying the employment information on a job application is accurate
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Reference – a person that can attest to another’s character or ability
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Résumé – a short account of one's career and qualifications prepared typically by an applicant for a position Chronological – begins with work history (most
recent position listed first) Functional – focuses on skills and experience
rather than employment Scannable – résumé that can be read by a
computer for key words (does not include advanced formatting)
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Cover Letter Header
Sender’s address Date Recipient’s address Salutation
Introduction Reference to specific
job Eye catching
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Body Highlights information in
application or résumé Skills Qualifications Past experience Description of job fit or
value of individual to organization
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