Job Application/Resume

Job application purpose

• to get a job

• to get a promotion

• to get an interview

• to get a raise

Recommendations for Job Application/Resume pick up or drop off

• Have your parents join you

• Have your friends join you

• from a manager during a slow day

• during the weekend when it is the busiest

List a telephone number on a job application or a resume

• That does not have a greeting or ability to leave a message

• That someone who answers speaks English and may take a message.

• That has a popular rap song in your greeting.

• That is your current work telephone number.

List an email address on a job application or resume

• that is constantly checked and not offensive

• that is hardly ever check on

• that is your current work email.

• that is funny or controversial, for example #1 raider fan

The term "open" in a job application referres to

• the store hours just before the cash register is locked

• hours that are at the end of a shift

• hours available while at school

• hours available to start to work

Job applications should be filled out with

• pencil so may erase errors

• black or blue pen

• any bright neon writing utensil, for example hot pink ink

• anything is recommended: pen, pencil or colored pencils

What is considered a "proper" recommended reference?

• Your parents, brothers or sisters

• Your friends in high school

• Your counselor, coach, teacher, neighbor or church acquantence

• Your teen friends at your previous job

Details a resume should not include

• Current address

• Legal name

• your weight

• your extracurricular activities

Recommended resume paper color should be

• white or pastel colors such as beige

• bright neon color, such as hot pink

• black paper

• only white and no other color

A conservative recommended resume font name is

• Times New Roman or Arial

• Showcard Gothic

• Comic Sans

• Script (handwriting)