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Vocabulary. Lesson 1: Resume. References. Noun The giving of the name of another person who can offer information or recommendation. A written statement of character, qualification, or ability, as of someone seeking a position.
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Vocabulary Lesson 1: Resume
References • Noun • The giving of the name of another person who can offer information or recommendation. • A written statement of character, qualification, or ability, as of someone seeking a position. • An example of reference is a teacher who will write a letter recommending a student for student council.
Objective • Noun • A purpose, goal or target • The objective of a fundraising drive is to raise money.
Experience • Noun • Knowledge or skill gained through being involved in or exposed to something over a period of time • Kayla has several years of experience in babysitting.
Application • Noun • A written or spoken request or appeal for employment. • Matthew filled out an application for McDonald’s..
Credentials • Noun • A document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts. • Kendall has the right credentials for the job.
Vacancy • Noun • An unoccupied position or office. • AMS has a vacancy for a Language Arts teacher.
Employment • Noun • An occupation by which a person earns a living; work, business. • Walmart is having an Employment fair on Saturday.
Employee • Noun • A person working for another person or a business for pay. • AMS teachers are employees of Arlington Community Schools..
Employer • Noun • A person or business that employs one or more people, especially for wages or salary. • Arlington Middle School is my employer.
Occupation • Noun • A person’s usual or principal work or business, especially as a means of earning a living. • Mrs. Henry’s occupation is a teacher.
Interview • Noun • A formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person. • When I went for my first job interview I arrived extremely early.
Resume’ • Noun • A brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience. • I always take a resume to a job interview.