I'm filling out an application, but I only have one job in my employment history. Should I leave the other two spots blank, or is that frowned upon? Also when providing references, the app says "business references." Could I still use my school principal? And if my extra-curricular schedule varies, should i put "varies" in my hours available to work?
help is greatly appreciated!! :-)
2006-12-27 04:58:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
There are plenty of "younger" workers who have limited or no work experience, so it's perfectly OK to list just one job under employment history.
"Business references" means people who can speak about your work performance and behavior (ethic, attitudes, etc.). But with your having limited experience, I don't see anything wrong with putting your school Principal. He or she in definitely in a position who can speak honestly about your abilities, performance, and attitudes.
In regards to your extra-curricular activities, you could list "varies" since those times could change. Or you could list times that you definitely know you won't have anything, say after 7.
2006-12-27 09:54:54 · answer #1 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would assume you are younger since you are referring to your principle. Yes if you only have one job just list one job, leave the rest blank. Sometimes having a long list of jobs on applications does not look good! Yes you can put your principle down as a reference and yes put VARIES on the list for hours but make sure you have something clearer to give them during the interview, if you should get one.
2006-12-27 05:02:51 · answer #2 · answered by schwabapoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you have any summer jobs or do any volunteer work? You can include that with the emphasis on what you learned from these jobs. For example:
Smalltown City Public Works, Lawn Management (Summer 2005)
- Worked as a team to maintain parks and city areas
- Interacted with public
- Promoted city policies
I would not make up jobs just to put them on a job application or resume, but if you can show that you handled a job and learned things that may be valuable to the new job you are applying for, it may help to demonstrate that.
As for business references, unless your principal knows you well and you did work or projects from him outside of the school curriculum, I would not list him as a business reference.
Did you do any "stage" work in your final year of high school or college? Stage work (pronounced "stahj") is a term used in my area for on-the-job training or school work that is done in an actual business. You may be paid for this work, or may simply do it for grades. If so, the person who supervised you could be listed as a business reference, but I would ask them first.
As for extra-curricular schedule, just list things that interest you that may help pertain to the job. Playing on a baseball or football team shows that you can handle working in a team environment. Building model aircraft may show you are good with small parts and meticulous work. Woodworking indicates that you are good with your hands and manual labour.
2006-12-27 05:13:44 · answer #3 · answered by SteveN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everybody has to start somewhere. Employers realize this. What you need to put in the empty spots is "N/A", which means not applicable.
I hope you get the job.
2006-12-27 05:02:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am on friendly terms with almost all of my coworkers and supervisors. Disagree or Agree
2016-03-13 22:31:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋