Applying for a Job Unit

application

a form to be completed by a person who wants to be hired for a job

complete address

a person's street address, city, state, and zip code

cover letter

a letter written by a job applicant to an employer stating interest in a job, listing qualifications, and requesting an interview

interview

a meeting between an employer and an applicant for a job

qualifications

a person's abilities, knowledge, skills, and experience

recommendation

a statement of one person's belief that another person can do a job well

reference

a person whom an employer can call to ask about a job applicant's personal characteristics, work habits, and abilities

resume

a written summary of a person's education, work history, and qualifications for a job

work history

a job applicant's previous employers, job titles, and dates employed