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  • Mar 16, 2012, 09:52 AM
    superstar18
    Job application help
    A job asks on an application please list awards and/or leadership positions held (work or school what's should I say because I was never on honor roll and I have only babysat, but I have done volunteer work.
  • Mar 16, 2012, 10:00 AM
    Wondergirl
    List your volunteer work with dates of service.
  • Mar 16, 2012, 10:06 AM
    smoothy
    I second what Wondergirl said... you wouldn't put down that you DIDN'T do something... you only put down what you did. That was meant more as a guide to what sorts of information if they apply that you should put down there. Many people would not have anything to write there for example.
  • Mar 16, 2012, 10:10 AM
    superstar18
    OK thanks is there anything else I should list like any activities I have been in like choir or no.
  • Mar 16, 2012, 10:11 AM
    tkrussell
    May be good for us to know your age, and the position your applying for.
  • Mar 16, 2012, 10:13 AM
    slapshot_oi
    Definitely put down volunteer work.

    You can have a little bit of fun on the application. For instance, when I applied to a grocery store at 14, and under extra-curricular activities, I put down "I play in a metal band", which, turned the interview into a conversation about music and definitely helped in getting the job. Stuff like that shows creativity, confidence, and interpersonal skills.

    Interviews are one of the best times to practice interpersonal skills.
  • Mar 16, 2012, 10:13 AM
    superstar18
    19 and chick-fil-a
  • Mar 16, 2012, 10:14 AM
    Wondergirl
    Yes, list any school clubs and special projects (science fair winner, etc.), any church groups, peer tutoring, Scouts, 4-H, social service-community efforts--anything that shows you off as a wonderful, helpful, organized person.

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