Documents to have for Jobs
 

I create custom resumes for each job.

For example, if I were applying to a job that required a lot of quantitative abilities, I emphasize those.

I build this all from one large master resume that is a few pages long. It lists every job I've ever had and has different bullets under each job of what I did.

I also have a list of references from each job. It's so hard to remember names but applications and background checks often ask for names from 5-10 years ago even.

Also, create a list of places you have lived. I saw DeltAlum talk about this is another thread and it's so true. You will need that list for many job applications and background checks. Also, when I had to apply to get into my current Chicago building, I had to provide that info.

Create these lists and it becomes a lot easier to churn out the info in the future.

-Rudey

Great advice!

..when I was 16, I worked in a restaurant... however I don't remember the manager's name that was my supervisor ..or exactly how long I worked there... (i think I have an idea, but not certain)... now that I'm a few days from being 23, does it really matter doing a full-time job hunt post-college?

If it's not relevant to the position you're applying for, you can probably leave it off your resume, especially if it's taking space away from things like internships, education, skills, etc. that are more relevant.

If you're applying to a government job, though, they will want to know everything so that they can do a thorough background check. They might or might not need to know about this job since you held it before you turned 18.

Re: Documents to have for Jobs
 

This is also a good idea even if you're not looking for a job...when review time comes up you'll have concrete things to show rather than trying to scramble to remember things you did 8 months ago.

Re: Re: Documents to have for Jobs
 

Right. For reviews and performance evaluations, write every notable thing you do down. Whenever someone congratulates you, write it down!!! In my performance evaluation I literally had quotes from senior bankers congratulating me to back up everything I said. If anyone had anything bad to say about me, I dare them to try and contradict other bankers.

-Rudey
--I play the game and so should you!

Its also a good idea to keep your resume supplemental materials up to date and in order. For instance, have your head shots, business/network cards, and a place where you keep contact information readily availible. Also, periodicaly, stay in touch, calling every person in your rolodex, just to make sure you have the right information. Nothing is worse than being promiced a letter of recomendation/refereance and not having that person's new number because he moved.

So I have a question...

I worked for a contracted company for about 6 months and got a lot of experience in call centers and customer service. However since it was a contracted project, many of my immediate sups and leads were either fired (yup) or laid off when the large part of the project ended. Or quit on their own. And the project still continues, but it moved to a different location.

How do you explain all that on an application? (Yes, I know it's my fault for not collecting references before I left on my own...)