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Employment and Education History Checklist

Use this Employment History Checklist to organize your job history, skills, awards, and references effectively for job applications and interviews.

  • Full Name: Provide your legal name as it appears on official documents.
  • Contact Information: List your current address, phone number, and email address.
  • Social Security Number: Keep this confidential, but have it ready if required for background checks.

  • High School: Name of the school, graduation date, and any honors received.
  • Postsecondary Education: List colleges/universities attended, degrees earned, and graduation dates.
  • Certifications and Licenses: Include any relevant certifications, licenses, or training programs completed.

Previous Employers: List all relevant work experience in reverse chronological order.

  • Company Name: Provide the full name of each company.
  • Job Title: State your title or position held.
  • Dates of Employment: Include the start and end dates (month and year).
  • Responsibilities: Summarize your key responsibilities and achievements in each role.
  • Supervisor’s Name: Note the name of your direct supervisor for reference.
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  • List Awards: Document any awards or recognitions received throughout your career (e.g., Employee of the Month, industry accolades).
  • Description: Include a brief description of each award, including the awarding body and the year received.

  • Hard Skills: List specific technical skills or proficiencies relevant to your field (e.g., software, tools).
  • Soft Skills: Identify personal attributes that contribute to your work effectiveness (e.g., communication, teamwork).
  • Languages: Note any additional languages spoken and your proficiency level.

  • Professional References: Gather contact information for 2-3 professional references who can vouch for your work experience.
    • Name: Full name of the reference.
    • Relationship: Your professional relationship (e.g., supervisor, colleague).
    • Contact Information: Phone number and email address.
  • Permission: Ensure you have permission from your references before listing them.

  • HR Contact: List the contact information for your Human Resources department or benefits administrator for questions about employment benefits.
  • Insurance Providers: Note any relevant insurance providers and their contact details (health, life, disability).
  • Retirement Plan Contact: Include the contact information for the administrator of your retirement plan.

  • Professional Associations: List any memberships in professional organizations or associations.
  • Volunteer Experience: Include any relevant volunteer work that demonstrates your skills or commitment.
  • Publications and Presentations: Note any publications you have contributed to or presentations you have delivered.

  • Organize Documents: Keep your employment history, resumes, cover letters, and any supporting documents in a designated folder.
  • Digital Backup: Save digital copies of all important employment documents on a secure cloud storage service or external drive.

  • Regular Reviews: Schedule regular updates to your employment history and skills as you gain new experiences or qualifications.
  • Tailor for Applications: Adjust your employment history for specific job applications to highlight the most relevant information.

  • Practice Responses: Prepare responses for common interview questions related to your employment history and skills.
  • Research Companies: Investigate companies you are applying to and tailor your information accordingly.

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