When do you turn in a resume?

Question

i havent figured it out yet, do u turn it in at the interview or with the application? any one know?

Answer 1

Both!

Turn it in with the application AND have copies when you interview. Shows that you are very prepared and interested in the position!

Best of luck!

Answer 2

With the application. The resume gets you the interview, the interview gets your the job offer. Send the resume in before you have the interview.

Once you are in the chair, they can ask you anything and get the information you need. I always conveniently 'forget' to have a resume when I'm in the interview, but will quickly tell the interviewer anything they want to know. The hardest thing is to sit there while the interviewer is reading the resume quietly. Best to say "what part of my employment history would you like to know?" or "What can I tell you that will give you the information you need?"

Answer 3

If your applying for places that use an "application" then a resume is probably not necessary. (ie. mall jobs, fast food) since you probably don't have a lot of work experience anyway at that point. Occasionally you will have the option to attach the resume to the back of the application.
Larger companies sometimes have you fill out an information type application when you get to your interview so that its easier for them to enter your info into the computer data base.
If your applying to ads in the paper, craigslist, monster etc etc for a job you will probably have to fax or email your cover letter with salary requirements and resume. When they call you for an interview be sure to bring mulitple copies of your resume.
Good Luck,

Answer 4

You turn in your resume with your application. It gives the person who does the interview more information about you. It narrows the interview field, so your resume should look very professional. Think of yourself as something that you want someone to buy. You are trying to sell yourself, market yourself so that others will pick you over someone else. It is important to state all the qualities that you feel will emphasis your abilities.

Answer 5

It's best to send it in before you come in. The employer will have some idea as to what your skills are, your employment background and your goals. They need to determine from the jump that you are a potetial good fit for the open position. So send it beforehand, and have another one available when you meet the recruiter so they don't have to go looking for the first one you sent.