Maryland's One-Stop Career Centers

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PREPARATION

• Learn something about the company.
• Have a specific job or jobs in mind.
• Fill in this Pocket Résumé.
• Review in your mind your qualifications for the job.
• Be prepared to answer broad questions about yourself.

APPEARANCE

• Be well groomed.
• Be suitably dressed.

TESTS

• Listen to instructions.
• Read each question through.
• Write legibly.
• Return to difficult or long questions.

INTERVIEW

• Be prompt.
• Answer questions directly and truthfully.
• Be well mannered.
• Use proper grammar and good diction.
• Be enthusiastic and cooperative.
• Ask questions.

WORK HISTORY

(Begin with latest job, then previous, etc.)

Company:______________________________________

Street:_________________________________________

City:___________________ State:_____ Zip:_________

Job Title:______________________________________

Duties (Describe completely):______________________

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Pay:____________ Dates Worked:__________________

Company:______________________________________

Street:_________________________________________

City:___________________ State:_____ Zip:_________

Job Title:______________________________________

Duties (Describe completely):______________________

______________________________________________

Pay:____________ Dates Worked:__________________

Company:______________________________________

Street:_________________________________________

City:___________________ State:_____ Zip:_________

Job Title:______________________________________

Duties (Describe completely):______________________

______________________________________________

Pay:____________ Dates Worked:__________________

EDUCATION

(List High School and/or College attended)

 School and Location: ___________________________________

                                         ________________________________________________________

Course Taken:__________________________________

Degree/Certificate:_______________________________

Years Attended:_________________________________

Other:_________________________________________

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OTHER

 * Military Information (List branch, dates and rank):____

______________________________________________

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*Hobbies, Interests, Awards (Optional):______________

______________________________________________

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REFERENCES

(Ask permission before using names)

 Name:_______________________ Phone:____________

Address:_______________________________________

Name:_______________________ Phone:____________

Address:_______________________________________

Name:_______________________ Phone:____________

Address:_______________________________________

SPECIAL INFORMATION

This information is provided to make your job search, application and interview process more successful.

1. Always go to your interview prepared (have ID’s, Social Security card, driver’s license, driving record, and special certifications handy).
    
2. Always dress properly when going on an interview or even job hunting.
    
3. Prepare yourself for the types of questions which may be asked (have a practice interview).
    
4. Learn something about the company and its products/services before completing the application or going on the interview.
    
5. Keep this form in your wallet to aid in completing your application.

Compiled by Baltimore Office – Quality Circle
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION

Let your Maryland One-Stop Career Center help you find the job you want. Access Maryland Workforce Exchange on the Internet or visit a One-Stop Career Center near you.

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