chapter 17 - career planning Questions
& Answers
social networking website for working professionals - ANSWERLinkedIn
a snapshot of the job seeker as an employee; highlights skill sets to provide a picture of
how the job seeker fits this position and this organization (also can be provided in the
form of a vitae). - ANSWERresume
a list of information a job seeker will include in a customized résumé. -
ANSWERGeneric resume
a résumé tailored to each position to which the job seeker applies; a concise, audience-
centered version of the generic résumé. - ANSWERCustomized resume
emphasizes employment/experience listing in reverse chronological order (i.e., most
recent experience first). - ANSWERchronological
emphasizes skills and attributes in a way that highlights what you can do for a specific
employer - ANSWERfunctional
presenting information in reverse chronological order, while simultaneously highlighting
important skills. - ANSWERcombination
serve to introduce you as a potential employee, highlight your résumé, and demonstrate
your writing skills. - ANSWERCover letters
Before your interview, you should decide what your ___________ is -
ANSWERmessage
often used as an early screening tool to learn a little about the candidate -
ANSWERtelephone interview
usually similar to a phone interview, but takes place via Zoom, Skype, etc. -
ANSWERVideoconference interview
traditional interview when candidate is being seriously considered - ANSWERFace-to-
face interview
when one individual (typically the potential manager) interviews the candidate -
ANSWEROne-on-one interview
when multiple candidates interview together for a position - ANSWERPanel interview
& Answers
social networking website for working professionals - ANSWERLinkedIn
a snapshot of the job seeker as an employee; highlights skill sets to provide a picture of
how the job seeker fits this position and this organization (also can be provided in the
form of a vitae). - ANSWERresume
a list of information a job seeker will include in a customized résumé. -
ANSWERGeneric resume
a résumé tailored to each position to which the job seeker applies; a concise, audience-
centered version of the generic résumé. - ANSWERCustomized resume
emphasizes employment/experience listing in reverse chronological order (i.e., most
recent experience first). - ANSWERchronological
emphasizes skills and attributes in a way that highlights what you can do for a specific
employer - ANSWERfunctional
presenting information in reverse chronological order, while simultaneously highlighting
important skills. - ANSWERcombination
serve to introduce you as a potential employee, highlight your résumé, and demonstrate
your writing skills. - ANSWERCover letters
Before your interview, you should decide what your ___________ is -
ANSWERmessage
often used as an early screening tool to learn a little about the candidate -
ANSWERtelephone interview
usually similar to a phone interview, but takes place via Zoom, Skype, etc. -
ANSWERVideoconference interview
traditional interview when candidate is being seriously considered - ANSWERFace-to-
face interview
when one individual (typically the potential manager) interviews the candidate -
ANSWEROne-on-one interview
when multiple candidates interview together for a position - ANSWERPanel interview
