job lead
information about a job opening
network
the art of building alliances or finding contacts among those in your network
public employment agencies
supported by state or federal taxes and offer free services to both job applicants and employers
private employment agencies
not supported by taxes, must earn a profit to stay in business
staffing/temporary agencies
not supported by taxes, must earn a profit to stay in business
standard English
the formal style of writing and speaking that you have learned in school
references
people who know your work habits and personal traits well and will recommend you for the job
cover letter
like writing a sales pitch about yourself to convince an employer that you are the best person for a specific job
resume
a summary of personal information, education, skills, work experience, and activities