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Job Hunter's Guide Logo Step Two Prepare: Office Supplies

Since job hunting is like running your own business, you need office supplies! Before you start running around talking to employers, be sure you have the tools to back you up.

The Basics

Here are some basic office supplies you'll
need:

  • Pens

  • Highlighter

  • Stationery paper and envelopes (light colored)

  • Paper clips

  • Stapler

  • Calendar (preferably a daily calendar)

  • Notebook

  • Stamps

  • Three ring binder for your portfolio

  • Sheet protectors for portfolio

Equipment

Here is some equipment to which you'll need access:

  • Answering machine / voice mail

  • Computer and printer

  • Fax machine

  • Modem for Internet access

Official Papers

Once hired, and perhaps sooner, you will need these papers. It's best to gather them now.

  • Copies of certifications, diplomas, licenses

  • Social Security card (or immigration papers)

  • Driver's license or ID card

Education List

For each school / training center, include:

  • The school's name, city and state

  • Dates of attendance

  • Any degree or certification you obtained

  • List of achievements (academic and other)

  • Name of classes related directly to work skill

Work / Volunteer List

For each position, include:

  • Position title

  • Organization name, address and
    phone number

  • Supervisor's name, title and phone
    number

  • Start date and end date

  • Number of hours worked per week

  • Number of people you supervised, if any

  • List of duties

  • List of achievements

  • Reason for leaving (application
    forms request it)

Housing List

For each of your homes in the past ten years,
list:

  • The address and phone number

  • Move-in and move-out dates


HELPFUL HINT

Keep all of your work, school and housing facts on one list. CDR's Pocket Résumé (available at 1-800-822-PLAN) helps you do just that. It makes completing applications a breeze.

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Last Revision: October 13, 2003