Lesson 16:

Preparing Yourself for the World of Work


In order to prepare for the world of work, you will need to go through some formal steps to secure a new job. Possibly, you have already had to create a résumé, cover letter, and application form. If you have, that's great! That means that this lesson will be a review for you. Reviewing these skills and keeping up to date on what prospective employers are looking for during the application process is very important. All this work could lead you to an interview. An interview could lead to a job you really enjoy and at which you might work on a long-term basis.


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In this lesson, you will:

  • update or create your résumé
  • update or create your cover letter
  • complete an application form for employment


Key Terms for this lesson:

  • résumé
  • chronological résumé
  • functional résumé
  • combination résumé
  • cover letter
  • application form