Bus. Writing Flashcards

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a formal document that a job applicant creates to itemize his or her qualifications for a position.

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Resume

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short account of one’s career and qualifications prepared typically by an applicant for a position

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Curriculum Vitae “Course of Life”

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provides a summary of your experience and skills.

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Curriculum Vitae

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CVs for entry-level candidates are longer than resumes (how many pages?)

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at least 2-3 pages

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T/F:

CVs for mid-level candidates who have numerous publications tend to run much longer

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T

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T/F:

CVs are lengthier than resumes

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T

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7
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Details included in CV

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Academic and research background

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T/F:
CVs include extensive information on your academic background, including teaching experience, degrees, research, awards, publications, presentations, and other achievements.

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T

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provides a summary of

your education, work history, credentials, and other accomplishments and skills.

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Resume

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T/F:

A resume should be as concise as possible.

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T

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How many pages in a resume?

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Usually, it is one page long, but can sometimes be as long as 2 pages.

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12
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Used to apply for most jobs

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Resume

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13
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Used to apply for certain academic positions (like professor or lecturer).

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CV

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an official letter sent by an employee to their employer giving notice that they will no longer be working at the company.

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Resignation Letter

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a letter that is sent to reserve a place somewhere, such as a conference, function, or activity.

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Reservation letter

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type of letter written to an organization or an individual for their participation or presence in an event or an occasion.

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Invitation Letter

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written for inviting officials and certain distinguished people for their participation in various activities.

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Official Invitation Letter

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  • Uses formal tone.

- Some of these letters are related to meetings, interviews, training, conferences, inaugurations, etc.

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Business Invitation Letter

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  • Written for inviting friends, peers, relatives, family members, neighbors, etc.
  • For social occasions or events
  • Also known as friendly invitation letters
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Personal Invitation Letters

20
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written to seek information, permission, or an explanation

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Request Letter

21
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This type of letter should be: courteous, tactful, brief, confident, and persuasive.

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Request Letter

22
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Be straightforward and include as much detail as possible about the request

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Request Letter