Author Question: A Social Security number should always be included on a rsum. Indicate whether the statement is ... (Read 136 times)

oliviahorn72 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

A Social Security number should always be included on a rsum.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Which of the following is the best way to handle the need for references when applying for a position?

A) Indicate References Available Upon Request on the rsum.
B) Include a list of references and contact information on a second page of the rsum.
C) Include references only if you need to fill up extra white space in the rsum.
D) Prepare a list of references and their contact information for the interview, but not the rsum.
E) Prepare a list of people you have worked for in the past, along with their contact information, and use only previous employers as references.

joewallace · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: FALSE
Explanation: When applying to U.S. companies, never include any of the following: physical characteristics, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religious or political affiliations, race, national origin, salary history, reasons for leaving jobs, names of previous supervisors, names of references, Social Security number, or student ID number.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) The availability of references is assumed, so you don't need to put References available upon request at the end of your rsum. However, be sure to have a list of several references ready when you begin applying for jobs. Prepare your reference sheet with your name and contact information at the top. For a finished look, use the same design and layout you use for your rsum. Then list three or four people who have agreed to serve as references. Include each person's name, job title, organization, address, telephone number, email address (if the reference prefers to be contacted by email), and the nature of your relationship.