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Professional Communications

Employ Me

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What do you want to be?


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Key Terms Application – form

used in requesting a position with a potential employer


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Background check – the process of looking into the criminal and financial records of an individual as part of the hiring process


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Cover letter – an introduction to a potential employer in response to a known job application, to inquire about potential job positions, or to network and request information or assistance


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Employment verification – the process of verifying the employment information on a job application is accurate


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Reference – a person that can attest to another’s character or ability


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Résumé – a short account of one's career and qualifications prepared typically by an applicant for a position Chronological – begins with work history (most

recent position listed first) Functional – focuses on skills and experience

rather than employment Scannable – résumé that can be read by a

computer for key words (does not include advanced formatting)


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Cover Letter Header

Sender’s address Date Recipient’s address Salutation

Introduction Reference to specific

job Eye catching

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Body Highlights information in

application or résumé Skills Qualifications Past experience Description of job fit or

value of individual to organization


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Closing Sums up the letter Action the

applicant intends to take

Valediction Signature line


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