Help me with this job thing! I'll make you a sandwich!

[meganew]

A really yummy tomato sandwich! 

My questions: 
1. Do I send my resume and cover letter as a word file or pdf? 
2. The last time I set up my resume I was still in college- what kind of set up do you use? Like, format? 
3. Who do you use as references when you don't want your boss to know you're looking for a new job? I know my old principal would do it (which is great because she went there and both her kids attended that school!), and I asked a coworker and she would, too. Who else would you use? 

That's it for now. I'm getting excited, but trying not to get my hopes up. Thanks!

[emjacobs]

1. Do I send my resume and cover letter as a word file or pdf?

PDF, shows that you actually know how to create a pdf and the format is the same on all pdf readers.

2. The last time I set up my resume I was still in college- what kind of set up do you use? Like, format?

What industry are you in? I use a functional resume, I have had the same job since college but several positions and a lot of skills so a chronological resume doesn't look great for me.

3. Who do you use as references when you don't want your boss to know you're looking for a new job? I know my old principal would do it (which is great because she went there and both her kids attended that school!), and I asked a coworker and she would, too. Who else would you use?

I list references available upon request, the two that you listed are good. Have you done any tutoring for anyone? Any other administrators, dept heads, etc that would speak for you?

[Moe]

1. If they don't have a prerequisite, then as a pdf.  Formatting doesn't change.
2. Depends on the job/industry.  Google your position/industry, and google an example. 
3. Colleagues, people I've worked with at different boards, volunteering directors?



kidding, i'll have a sandwich!

[meganew]

Thanks guys! It's an online application and I have to list the 3 references there right away. Would it be bad to use two coworkers and a principal?

[emjacobs]

Also you can totally keep your mater sammich, I'm allergic to maters.