PGA Golf Management and Career Enhancement Review

Vocabulary flashcards focusing on PGA PGM program requirements, career development guidelines, resume styles, and interview practices.

Head Golf Professional

An employment classification responsible for directing the golf shop and instructional services.

PGA Golf Management University Program Internship Requirement

A mandatory requirement for enrolled students to complete a series of internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities.

Playing Ability Test (PAT)

A PGA Membership election requirement that requires achieving a target score over a total of 36 holes.

Work Experience Portfolio

The PGA PGM program component that applies course lessons directly to on-the-job situations and tasks.

Work Experience Activity Responsibilities

Tasks that can be accomplished concurrently during normal work or internship duties, with associates and students responsible for identifying and scheduling required people and events.

PGA PGM Program Seminars

Educational seminars designed specifically to reinforce pre-seminar content.

Cover Letter

The application document from which an employer is most likely to form a first impression, which should include known facts about the job and clear, positive statements without stating availability start dates.

Resume Objective

A targeted statement on a resume that explicitly indicates the specific position being applied for, rather than using a broad objective.

Functional Resume

A resume format that primary emphasizes an applicant's skills and accomplishments.

Chronological Resume

A resume format that particularly emphasizes an applicant's work history in sequential order.

Conservative Attire

The style of dress generally considered most appropriate when attending a job interview.

Reference Request Protocol

The standard procedure of providing a current resume when asking someone to serve as a reference.

Interview Opening Strategy

An effective method to begin an interview by presenting a short summary of your qualifications.

Resume Preparation Advice

Career Enhancement Manual recommendation to write the resume yourself, include PGA professional seminars taken in the last year, and include a list of references at the end.