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1.Characteristics of a good résumé

a. From a Characteristics of a Good Resume – Job Seekers viewpoint.

Job Seekers

Employers want to know several things about you within seconds of glancing at your résumé. Your job, then, is to be hit-them-over-the-head obvious about who you are, what job you’re seeking and what you have to offer them,” says Louise Kursmark, a certified professional résumé writer and author of “30-Minute Résumé Makeover.”

When sifting through résumés, most employers and recruiters know exactly what they’re looking for. According to Kursmark, résumés that meet their expectations are ones that respond to all nine of the following questions:

Who are you? To determine how well your résumé addresses this, Kursmark suggests having friends or colleagues read it. Within five seconds of them looking at the résumé, snatch it back from them and quiz them on what they know about you as a job seeker based on what they read. If they can’t offer a quick answer that truly describes you, your résumé’s summary needs some work.

What can you do for me? The most effective way to show employers the value you offer is to show them how you’ve contributed to an employer’s success elsewhere. Kursmark says that to be truly compelling, these examples must be specific, measurable accomplishments that cite numbers and other details.

Do you have the skills I’m looking for? Scan job ads and job descriptions to discover which skills are most relevant to the employers and recruiters receiving your résumé. Then strategically place them throughout your résumé to ensure it makes it past computer scans and into the hands of employers and recruiters.

Where have you worked before? This one should be simple. Employers want to know where you worked, for how long and which job titles you’ve held that may indicate how prepared you are for a role at their organization.

Is your experience relevant to my needs? Sometimes it’s necessary to expand upon a job title or job description to truly demonstrate that you have experience that applies to the job you’re seeking. Consider using bullets to present brief and interesting information that is relevant to the employer.

Do you have the right education and credentials? If you have the education, credentials and training needed to qualify for the job, be sure to say so! Use commonly accepted terminology and keywords in this section to ensure your information isn’t misinterpreted or overlooked by employers or résumé scanners, Kursmark says.

What kind of person are you? “Adding insightful information about what makes you special can be a definite plus on your résumé and help decision-makers discriminate between you and another candidate, even before you’ve met in person,” Kursmark says. She suggests including “extras,” such as a branding statement and relevant information about foreign languages you speak, computer proficiencies or activities you enjoy.

Do I see any “red flags” in your background? Gaps in employment (an indication of job hopping), spending too much time in the same job or résumé errors may alert employers and recruiters that you are not the type of candidate they’re looking for in their organization. To avoid drawing attention to “red flags” on your résumé, make sure you make your accomplishments and skills stand out as strongly as possible.

Can I easily get in touch with you? After all your hard work in putting together a powerful résumé, don’t forget the essentials! It doesn’t matter how great your résumé is, if you don’t include a phone number, address and e-mail address somewhere on the résumé, you’ll never hear from the employer or recruiter. Just be careful not to include too much contact information. This can be overwhelming for people wanting to know that the number they call first is the one that puts them directly in touch with you.

2. Sample Application Forms

Company A Employment Application Form

Print this blank employment application form, and fill it in, so you know what information you’ll need to provide when applying for a job.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Company is an equal opportunity employer. This application will not be used for limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.

Please print and fill out all sections

Applicant Information

Applicant Name:

Home Phone:

Other:

Email Address:

Current Address:

Number and street:

City:

State & Zip:

How were you referred to Company?

Employment Positions

Position(s) applying for:

Are you applying for: • Temporary work – such as summer or holiday work? Y or N • Regular part-time work? Y or N • Regular full-time work? Y or N

What days and hours are you available for work?

If applying for temporary work, when will you be available?

If hired, on what date can you start working? ____ / _____ / ____

Can you work on the weekends? Y or N

Can you work evenings? Y or N

Are you available to work overtime? Y or N

Salary desired: $

Personal Information:

Have you ever applied to / worked for Company before? Y or N

If yes, please explain (include date):

Do you have any friends, relatives, or acquaintances working for Company? Y or N

If yes, state name & relationship:

If hired, would you have transportation to/from work? Y or N

Are you over the age of 18? (If under 18, hire is subject to verification of minimum legal age.) Y or N

If hired, would you be able to present evidence of your U.S. citizenship or proof of your legal right to work in the United States? Y or N

If hired, are you willing to submit to and pass a controlled substance test? Y or N

Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying, either with / without reasonable accommodation? Y or N

If no, describe the functions that cannot be performed: (Note: Company complies with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. It is possible that a hire may be tested on skill/agility and may be subject to a medical examination conducted by a medical professional.)

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense (felony or misdemeanor)? Y or N

If yes, please describe the crime – state nature of the crime(s), when and where convicted and disposition of the case. (Note: No applicant will be denied employment solely on the grounds of conviction of a criminal offense. The date of the offense, the nature of the offense, including any significant details that affect the description of the event, and the surrounding circumstances and the relevance of the offense to the position(s) applied for may, however, be considered.)

Education, Training and Experience

High School:

School name:

School address:

School city, state, zip:

Number of years completed:

Did you graduate? Y or N

Degree / diploma earned:

College / University:

School name:

School address:

School city, state, zip:

Number of years completed:

Did you graduate? Y or N

Degree / diploma earned:

Vocational School:

Name:

Address:

City, state, zip:

Number of years completed:

Did you graduate? Y or N

Degree / diploma:

Military:

Branch:

Rank in Military:

Total Years of Service:

Skills/duties:

Related details:

Additional Information

Do you speak, write or understand any foreign languages? Y or N

If yes, describe which languages(s) and how fluent of a speaker you consider yourself to be.

Do you have any other experience, training, qualifications, or skills which you feel should be brought to our attention, in the case that they make you especially suited for working with us? Y or N

If yes, please explain:

Employment History

Are you currently employed? Y or N

If you are currently employed, may we contact your current employer? Y or N

Below, please describe past and present employment positions, dating back five years. Please account for all periods of unemployment. Even if you have attached a resume, this section must be completed.

Name of Employer:

Name of Supervisor:

Telephone Number:

Business Type:

Address:

City, state, zip:

Length of Employment (Include Dates):

Position & Duties:

Reason for Leaving:

May we contact this employer for references? Y or N

Name of Employer:

Name of Supervisor:

Telephone Number:

Business Type:

Address:

City, state, zip:

Length of Employment (Include Dates):

Position & Duties:

Reason for Leaving:

May we contact this employer for references? Y or N

Name of Employer:

Name of Supervisor:

Telephone Number:

Business Type:

Address:

City, state, zip:

Length of Employment (Include Dates):

Position & Duties:

Reason for Leaving:

May we contact this employer for references? Y or N

References

List below three persons who have knowledge of your work performance within the last four years. Please include professional references only.

Name – First, Last:

Telephone Number:

Address:

City, state, zip:

Occupation:

Number of Years Acquainted:

Name – First, Last:

Telephone Number:

Address:

City, state, zip:

Occupation:

Number of Years Acquainted:

Name – First, Last:

Telephone Number:

Address:

City, state, zip:

Occupation:

Number of Years Acquainted:

Please Read and Initial Each Paragraph, then Sign Below:

I certify that I have not purposely withheld any information that might adversely affect my chances for hiring. I attest to the fact that the answers given by me are true & correct to the best of my knowledge and ability. I understand that any omission (including any misstatement) of material fact on this application or on any document used to secure can be grounds for rejection of application or, if I am employed by this company, terms for my immediate expulsion from the company.

I understand that if I am employed, my employment is not definite and can be terminated at any time either with or without prior notice, and by either me or the company.

I permit the company to examine my references, record of employment, education record, and any other information I have provided. I authorize the references I have listed to disclose any information related to my work record and my professional experiences with them, without giving me prior notice of such disclosure. In addition, I release the company, my former employers & all other persons, corporations, partnerships & associations from any & all claims, demands or liabilities arising out of or in any way related to such examination or revelation.

Applicant’s Signature:

Date:

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