Career Portfolio and Resume

Question 1

Career Portfolio

Answer 1

A collection of documents that demonstrate a worker’s experience, skills, capabilities, and qualifications

Question 2

Certifications

Answer 2

Professional documents or licenses that show proficiency in a particular area

Question 3

Checking References

Answer 3

The act of an employer calling a job applicant’s references to learn more about the applicant

Question 4

Cover Letter

Answer 4

A personal letter that outlines the specific qualifications that make a person good for a job

Question 5

Formal Cover Letter

Answer 5

An official cover letter that follows a business letter format

Question 6

Informal Cover Letter

Answer 6

A more casual cover letter that does not follow the format of a business letter

Question 7

Job Application

Answer 7

A form supplied by an employer that asks about an applicant’s background, experience, and skills, specific to the job position

Question 8

Job Search

Answer 8

The act of looking for employment, usually for a specific position in a particular field

Question 9

Letter Of Application

Answer 9

Another name for a cover letter

Question 10

Letter Of Recommendation

Answer 10

A letter written by a professional in the field who can vouch for the job applicant’s character, experiences, and capabilities

Question 11

List Of References

Answer 11

A list of contacts who can discuss a job applicant’s character, experiences, and capabilities

Question 12

References

Answer 12

People who know a job applicant and are willing to speak with a potential employer about the applicant

Question 13

Resume

Answer 13

A document that describes a person’s employment experience and history, strengths, skills, education, and other qualifications

Question 14

Work Samples

Answer 14

Examples of work a person has done in the past that serve to highlight the person’s abilities