Job Readiness Skills

Goal 4.03: Practice Job readiness skills.

Resume• a written summary of a job seeker’s work

experience, education, skills, and interests• a helpful for filling out applications and

preparing for interviews• may determine whether or not you will be

interviewed

Writing a Resume

• Keep it brief. (1 page)• Employment Objective: fit the job• Work experience and Education: start

with the most recent and work backward

• Other Experiences: volunteer work, school activities, and neighborhood jobs

• Strengths: awards and honors• References: people that can give a positive

recommendations of your abilities and character • Be accurate and honest.

Job Application• Personal Information: • Name• Address• Phone Number• Social Security• Education and Work Experiences

Completing a Job Application

• Read the instructions!• Write neatly and clearly.• If a question does not apply to you, write

NA for “not applicable.”• Check over your form to make sure it is

accurate .• Check your form for misspelled words.