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| Classifieds | A section of a newspaper in which job want ads are found. |
| Employment Agency | An work group whose purpose is to assist individuals in finding employment. |
| Networking | Using contacts with friends and family members as a means of finding job leads. |
| Resume | A personal summary of accomplishments, education, and work experience. |
| Heading | An individual's name, address, phone number, and e-mail address; required on all resumes: if applicable, include both a current and permanent address. |
| Objective | Clearly describes the work goal or position one would like to attain. |
| Educational Background | Most recent educational experiences listed first; include degrees received or sought; list dates, majors, minors, and GPA if it is over 3.0. |
| Work Experience | Most applicable work experiences, listed in reverse chronological order, and description of work responsibilities at each job; include position held, name and location of the organization, and month and year of employment. |
| Honors/Awards/Volunteer Experience | Experiences that relate to the job, including leadership opportunities; optional on resumes. |
| Special Skill | An ability, such world languages, software, leadership, and teamwork, and a one-line statement for each clearly describing how the ability has been used. |
| References | People who can affirm that an applicant is worthy of hiring. "References Furnished Upon Request" should be included in all resumes; actual references should be on a separate piece of paper. |
| Action Words | Words in a resume that bring experiences to life and make clear what was learned. |
| Application | A form an individual fills out to let it be known that he/she wishes to work in a particular place of employment. |
| Cover Letter | A letter used to get an interview; also called letter of inquiry or letter of application. A cover letter accompanies a resume. |
| Interview | An opportunity for an applicant to "sell" himself or herself to the employer as the most qualified person for a position. |
| Etiquette | Appropriate behavior and dress during a job interview. |
| Thank You Note | A brief note of appreciation that a job seeker should send to an interviewer within one day after being interviewed. |
