Work Experience
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Your work history reveals prior dates of
employment and positions held with previous employers. It
gives prospective employers a quick view of your employment
patterns and career progression.
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When providing your work history, be accurate
with starting and ending dates, job titles, and employer contact
information. If you have gaps in your employment history, be
prepared to explain them during an interview. A large gap in your
work history can also be addressed in your cover
letter. You should include volunteer activities and unpaid
internships, although paid work experience should take precedence.
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| If you are a college
student seeking first-time employment, list any work experience you
may have. This work may include volunteering and internships during
college, high school, and summer breaks. This will let employers
know you have had exposure to a structured work environment.
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| Work Experience Gives Prospective Employers A Quick View Of Your Employment Patterns And Career Progression | |
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Result
Statements
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An effective way to
highlight your accomplishments is by using results statements.
Result statements explain what situation you faced at work, what
action you took, and the resulting outcome. Think about your
successes or the problems you have solved. Be specific. The
statement "works well under pressure" is general and does not tell
the prospective employer much. Instead, give an example where you
performed well under pressure. If your result is that you "completed
the project under budget," be sure to state how much under budget.
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The goal of these statements is to show an
employer you have a proven track record of providing results. You
can use results statements to both paid and unpaid employment.
Do not provide contact information for those current or
previous employers you do not want contacted by your potential
employer. If applicable, contact the personnel department of your
current employer to inform them they may be contacted for purposes
of verifying your employment. You should assume a potential employer
will thoroughly research your work history based on the information
you provide.
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