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Miles
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What do I need to apply for a job?
Do I need a resume for my job and also a business meeting?
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Sarah Cockrell, MBA, MSCM
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The requirements can vary by employer, but most job applications ask for your contact information, education, work or volunteer experience, skills, and availability. You may also need references, identification, certifications, or a cover letter.
A résumé is helpful because it gives employers a quick summary of your experience, skills, education, accomplishments, and qualifications. Even if you have not held a formal job, you can include school projects, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, internships, and relevant skills. Read the job posting carefully and adjust your résumé to emphasize the qualifications that match the position.
For a business meeting, you may not need a résumé unless the meeting involves discussing a job, internship, partnership, or professional opportunity. Depending on the purpose, it may be more appropriate to bring a business plan, portfolio, work samples, presentation, list of questions, or notes about your ideas. You can ask the person organizing the meeting whether there is anything specific you should prepare or bring.
When in doubt, reach out to the person prior to a meeting to ensure you fully understand the expectations.
A résumé is helpful because it gives employers a quick summary of your experience, skills, education, accomplishments, and qualifications. Even if you have not held a formal job, you can include school projects, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, internships, and relevant skills. Read the job posting carefully and adjust your résumé to emphasize the qualifications that match the position.
For a business meeting, you may not need a résumé unless the meeting involves discussing a job, internship, partnership, or professional opportunity. Depending on the purpose, it may be more appropriate to bring a business plan, portfolio, work samples, presentation, list of questions, or notes about your ideas. You can ask the person organizing the meeting whether there is anything specific you should prepare or bring.
When in doubt, reach out to the person prior to a meeting to ensure you fully understand the expectations.
Wong Loke Yuen
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For a job application, you will usually need a resume or CV. It should include your education, work experience, skills, projects, and relevant achievements. Depending on the job, you may also need a cover letter, certificates, references, or a portfolio. It is important to make your resume easy to read and adjust it to match the job you are applying for.
For a business meeting, you normally do not need a resume unless the meeting is related to a job or internship. Instead, you may bring information about your business, a proposal, presentation, or examples of your work. You should also prepare some questions and know what you want to discuss or achieve during the meeting.
In simple terms, a resume is mainly used to show an employer what you have done and what skills you have. A business meeting is usually focused on discussing an idea, opportunity, partnership, or business goal.
For a business meeting, you normally do not need a resume unless the meeting is related to a job or internship. Instead, you may bring information about your business, a proposal, presentation, or examples of your work. You should also prepare some questions and know what you want to discuss or achieve during the meeting.
In simple terms, a resume is mainly used to show an employer what you have done and what skills you have. A business meeting is usually focused on discussing an idea, opportunity, partnership, or business goal.