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Section 1-3 Finding a Job 23
the employer to ask you
for an interview. As a
teen, you may have no job
experience to report. If so,
focus on your volunteer
activities as well as your
interests and abilities.
Make sure your résumé
is free of spelling and
grammar errors.
Provide references
upon request. References
are people who know you
well and can vouch for
your good work. Have
at least three references
ready to give to employers.
The list should include
their names, titles, work
addresses, phone numbers,
and e-mail addresses.
Be sure to acquire each
person’s permission before
adding his or her name to
your list.
For your references,
select people who
are respected in the
community. Teachers,
counselors, employers,
and religious leaders
are ideal choices. Never
name family members or
personal friends since their opinions may be viewed as biased.
Omit information that is personal and has no bearing on your
qualifi cations for the job. This includes your race, ethnic background,
religion, gender, marital status, and disabilities. Equal opportunity laws
prohibit employers from considering these facts in deciding whom to
hire.
Wait at least 7 to 10 business days after you send your résumé to see
if you receive a call from the company. If you do not, you may want to
call to underscore your job interest.
Applying Online
Most companies today request applicants to submit their résumés
electronically instead of by mail. This is especially true when a company
Terry C. Pinkham
204 Quail Run Road
Oak Park, TN 30241
(321) 555-4567
tpinkham@provider.com
References available upon request.
Day camp counselor
Oak Park High School, Oak Park, TN
20XX-20XX
Babysitter for two school-age children
Summer 20XX
Volunteered in church nursery with
school-age children
Member of Family, Career and
Community Leaders of America for two
years
Member of Spirit Club for three years
Member of Student Council during junior
year
Member of choir for three years
Member of National Honor Society for
one year
Student of the Week, Oak Park Center for
Youth
Employment
Objective
Education
20XX-present
Work
Experience
Honors and
Activities
1-10
A résumé is a brief
overview of your
qualifi cations for
employment.