| A | B |
| application | 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 |