Chapter 1+

Question 1

a person you know

Answer 1

contact

Question 2

a group of friends and acquaintances who keep in contact and share information

Answer 2

social network

Question 3

an employment agency that provides part-time and full-time jobs on a temporary basis

Answer 3

temp agency

Question 4

spending time observing a worker in a type of job that interests you

Answer 4

job shadowing

Question 5

a form that asks basic questions about the applicant’s background, such as work history, education, skills, and references

Answer 5

job application

Question 6

a summary of your work experience, education, skills, interests, and other qualifications (your skill set) that qualify you for a job opening

Answer 6

resume

Question 7

a letter that accompanies a resume, introducing the applicant to a prospective employer

Answer 7

cover letter

Question 8

a face-to-face meeting with a potential employer to discuss a job opening

Answer 8

job interview

Question 9

contact with a prospective employer after the interview but before hiring

Answer 9

follow-up

Question 10

a person who takes the risks of being self-employed and owning a business

Answer 10

entrepreneur