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| resume | A summary of a job seeker's personal information describing education, skills, work experience, activities, and interests. |
| format | The arrangement of something such as a document. |
| personal fact sheet | A list of basic information about a person's education, experience, qualifications, and skills. |
| cover letter | A one-page letter a job seeker sends along with a résumé telling who he or she is and why he or she is sending a résumé. |
| personal career portfolio | A collection of information about a person, including projects and work samples, that show the person's skills and qualifications to employers. |
| job application | A form that asks questions about a job seeker's skills, work experience, education, and interests. |
| public administration | The administrative management of government and nonprofit organizations. |
| letter of recommendation | A letter written in support of a job seeker from a reference. |
| interview | A formal meeting between a job seeker and an employer about a possible job. |
| pre-employment tests | Tests given to an applicant by an employer to find out if the applicant fits the job. |
| body language | The gestures, posture, and eye contact people use to express themselves. |
| government | The institution through which the state keeps order in society, provides services to the public, and enforces the law. |
| references | People who will recommend a job seeker to an employer. |
