Work History Analysis

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1 Work History Analysis A Systematic Approach To Identifying Your Most Marketable Job Related Skills, Knowledge, Abilities & Experiences A thorough evaluation of prior work experience is critical to preparing a person for a job search. This set of worksheets will help job seekers do a better job of analyzing their previous job functions and begin the process of creating a career vocabulary and synthesizing the information for use in application forms, resumes, cover letters and most importantly, during the interview. No matter what type of work a person performs, everyone functions and interacts with their job and employer in at least six (6) different ways: 1. Everyone works with some kind of data (information) on their job. 2. Everyone interacts with people while at work. 3. Everyone uses some type of tool, machine or equipment to get the job done. 4. Everyone is required to solve job related problems. 5. People are usually rewarded for exceptional job performance. 6. Most employers check references to determine an applicants "hireability." Directions: Complete a work history analysis for each job held for more than six (6) months. Be as detailed and accurate as possible. Job Title: Company: Address: City: State: Zip: Supervisor: Start Date: End Date: Starting Pay: Ending Pay: Reason For Leaving: CRITICAL JOB TASKS Think about a typical work day on this job and list ten (10) of your most important daily duties and responsibilities Dick Gaitherʼs Job Search Training Systems, Inc. (800)

2 DATA RELATED JOB TASKS Data is any type of information or anything you have to count or measure or evaluate in some way. Everyone creates or uses some type of data (information) in their work. In this job, what types of data did you work with and what did you do with that information? Examples of different types of data people use or create on the job! Examples of what people do with different types of data used on the job! Percentages Volume Area Frequency Measurements Budgets Time Specifications Codes Surveys Drawings Interpretations Research Info. Charts Graphs Designs Blueprints Statistics Opinions Theories Techniques Tests Plans Objectives Goals Symbols Briefs Flow Charts Catalogs Curriculum Hand Books Memoranda Evaluations Distances Guidelines Reports Regulations Numbers Schedules Compare It Copy It Compute It Compile It Analyze It Examine It Gather It Classify It File It Collate It Observe It Investigate It Evaluate It Compose It Report It Present It Organize It Write It Record it Read It Create It Transcribe It Combine It Synthesize It Interpret It Design It List the types of data you worked with, used or created on this job? What did you do with this type of data, most often, during a work day? Dick Gaitherʼs Job Search Training Systems, Inc. (800)

3 PEOPLE RELATED JOB TASKS Every job in America requires some level of involvement with people. In this job what types of people did you come in contact with, on a fairly regular basis, and what did you do with them, to them or for them? Examples of the different types of people you come in contact with on a job. Examples of what you do with, to or for people on during your work day. Customers Co-Workers Supervisors Managers Multi-Cultural Vendors Executives Maintenance Delivery Competitors Subordinates Engineers Professionals Students Handicapped Gifted Ex-Offenders Religious Disadvantaged Teenagers Mature People Young Children Wealthy Influential Religious Employers Politicians Accountant Trainers Constants Department Head Doctors / Nurses Researchers Internet People Sales Staff Help Desks Customer Service Retired Health / Sick Mentor Them Negotiate Instruct Them Supervise Them Entertain Them Persuade Them Speak w/ them Serve Them Attend To Them Take Instructions Customer Service Supervise Manage Train / Teach Coach Motivate Advise Counsel Give Instruction Communicate Care For Lead Treat Critique Facilitate Deliver What types of people did you regularly come in contact with on this job? What did you do with these people, for these people or to these people? Dick Gaitherʼs Job Search Training Systems, Inc. (800)

4 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT JOB TASKS Most workers have to use some sort of tool, machine or equipment in the performance of their job. What types of hand tools, machines or equipment did you use or operate, on a regular basis, on this job? HAND TOOLS What types of hand tools did you regularly use in this job? TEST EQUIPMENT What types of test equipment did you use in the performance of this job? INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT What types of industrial equipment or machines did you operate on this job? Dick Gaitherʼs Job Search Training Systems, Inc. (800)

5 COMPUTER & OFFICE EQUIPMENT JOB TASKS In today's information age, even workers seeking entry level jobs may be required to operate computers, understand how to connect and use peripherals (scanners, printers, storage devices, etc.), utilize the internet, have a working knowledge of different software packages and be able to operate a wide array of office equipment (copiers, fax machines, A/V equipment, etc.). What types of computer equipment & peripherals, office equipment and software did you operate or use in this job? COMPUTER HARDWARE & PERIPHERALS What types of computer equipment/ peripherals did you utilize in this job? 1 1 SOFTWARE What software packages/titles did you use in performance of this job? 1 1 OFFICE EQUIPMENT What types of office equipment did you regularly use in this job? 1 1 Dick Gaitherʼs Job Search Training Systems, Inc. (800)

6 ROLLING EQUIPMENT & VEHICLE JOB TASKS Some jobs require people to drive vehicles or operate material handling equipment (backhoes, fork lifts, front loaders, etc.). What types of work vehicles and rolling equipment did you operate in your last job? VEHICLES & ROLLING EQUIPMENT What types of vehicles or rolling equipment did you operate on this job? 1 1 VALUE ADDED SKILLS List any special talents, skills, abilities or knowledge that you think you brought to this job? AWARDS, HONORS, COMMENDATIONS, PROMOTIONS Some companies rewards employees for meeting production quotas, perfect attendance, quality control, money saving suggestions, etc. This information can make the difference between being hired or not. List any awards, honors, commendations and promotions you received while at this job and what it was for. 6 Dick Gaitherʼs Job Search Training Systems, Inc. (800)

7 PROBLEM SOLVING, SUCCESSES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS Employers are on the lookout for people who can do more than just their job, have a history of accomplishments and have the ability to identify and solve problems on the job. Did you do anything in this job that could be considered a a problem solving success, such as increasing performance or productivity? 2....decreasing costs/saving money? 3....increasing profits/sales? 4....reducing the time needed to do the job? 5....increasing efficiency/effectiveness? 6....expanding the client/customer base? 7....lowering unit costs? 8....providing better controls? 9....helping people make better decisions? helping management manage better? making things work better? making things more attractive/appealing? improving employee relations/morale? enhancing customer service/satisfaction? improving reliability? streamlining operations? improving the planning process? eliminating waste? enhancing safety? enhancing product quality? helping in handling emergency situations? helping your co-workers do a better job? achieving a technological process? establishing an administrative process? developing an idea from scratch? 26,...assisting someone to achieve an objective? solving a problem? demonstrating leadership skills? adapting to changing situations & needs? improving team operations? predicting future outcomes? creating a new product or service? List two (2) accomplishments from this job. Accomplishment: Problem Being Solved: Benefit To The Company: Benefit To Co-Workers: Benefit To Customers: 3 Key Skills Used: Accomplishment: Problem Being Solved: Benefit To The Company: Benefit To Co-Workers: Benefit To Customers: 3 Key Skills Used: Dick Gaitherʼs Job Search Training Systems, Inc. (800)

8 REFERENCE CHECKING Excel. Good Fair Poor 1. Attendance 2. Punctuality 3. Work Quality 4. Work Quantity 5. Relevant Math Skills 6. Relevant Language Skills 7. Relevant Reasoning Skills 8. Accepts Criticism 9. Takes Instructions 10. Gives Instructions 11. Looks For Challenges 12. Willing To Work Overtime 13. Does Job Until Its Done Right 14. Can Make Decisions 15. Problem Solving Skills 16. Loyal To Company 17. Helps Co-Workers 18. Does Extra Work 19. Learns New Skills Quickly 20. Handles Stress 21. Works W/ Little Supervisions 22. History Of Job Successes 23. Manages Time Efficiently 24. Interpersonal Skills 25. Job/Technical Knowledge 26. Moral Character 27. Leadership Traits 28. Gets Ideas Across To Others 29. Conflict Resolution 30. Cost Conscious 31. Thinks Ahead 32. Follows Policies/Procedures 33. Look For New Way To Do Job 34. Ability To Predict Needs 35. Management Style 36. Persistence 37. Follow Through 38. Energy Level 39. Open To Other Cultures 40. Delegation Skills 41. Multi-Tasking 42. Honesty 43. Handle Interruptions 44. Team Orientation 45. Rehireability Factor Over 90% of America's employers do some form of reference checking. Reference checking is the 4th best way to predict an applicant's work performance. Two of the biggest reference checking mistakes made by job applicants are: 1) not thinking employers will check references and 2) not knowing what a reference will say about them. A common interview question that throws many job applicants is: "What would your former employer and co-workers say about you when I call them to check your references?" Directions: Ask yourself how you honestly think your former supervisor and co-workers would rate you on the reference checking list...and check your responses. Reference Contact Information: Directions: Name: Job Title: Relationship At Work: Phone Number: ( List two (2) people from this job that are willing to act as a work reference and can attest to your work related skills. ) - Name: Job Title: Relationship At Work: Phone Number: ( Why This Exercise Is So Important! ) - 8 Dick Gaitherʼs Job Search Training Systems, Inc. (800)