Application - Work Experience Format

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Application - Work Experience Format

by jaxle » Thu Sep 23, 2010 12:56 pm
Hi, I'm currently working on an application and filling in my work experience. What format should I use for my job responsibilities? Should this be more like my resume with accomplishments or like a job description? Should I use a bullet-point format or paragraph format? Thanks in advance!
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by Lisa Anderson » Sat Sep 25, 2010 7:36 am
Dear jaxle,

Since you are submitting a resume where you can provide more detail, you can use the job responsibilities box on the application data form to provide a high-level overview of your role. Most folks do this in a paragraph form, but it is what works in the space provided for what you want to convey. In essence, you should be providing the reader a sense of what you do in your job.

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by jaxle » Sat Sep 25, 2010 7:43 am
Thanks, that definitely helps. I have been following your advice (to other people) through the entire application process and it has helped me immensely.

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by Lisa Anderson » Sat Sep 25, 2010 7:50 am
My pleasure, jaxle. I'm glad you find my thoughts and advice helpful. Best of luck!
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