Make applying for jobs easier by gathering important information before you begin. Use these tools to help identify and organize the information you need to complete a job application successfully.
Get Started with a Resume Worksheet
- Download our Resume Worksheet
- Use this worksheet to identify and organize the most likely information you’ll need to fill out a job application.
- We recommend saving this document to the computer, typing your information in directly, and emailing it to yourself or saving it to a flash drive. You can also print it to fill in by hand. For in person one on one assistance, visit your neighborhood library or call 405-231-8650.
Gather Additional Application Information
It is a good idea to have the following information in front of you before filling out an online application:
- Work references:
- Identify around 3 people you know personally that can serve as a point of contact for employers seeking to verify information or ask questions about your background and work experience. Provide their full name, relationship to you, amount of time known, and reliable contact information.
- Get permission from your references before submitting their information. Make sure they know they might be contacted by a potential employer and that they're available to answer.
- Job history with beginning and end dates of employment, supervisor's name and contact information, and job duties
- Related education, skills, certifications and training
- Your contact information, including address, telephone number and email address
- For former offenders: The date of the offense, name of county and state where it took place
- List of possible documents to have available
- Veteran/Military documents
- Educational transcripts and/or certifications
- Official photo ID
- Social security card/birth certificate
- Oklahoma State Department of Education: Student Work Permit Instructions
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Computer Keys: Tech & Time Out - Digital Wellness and Balance
Feeling overwhelmed by your tech? Join us for "Tech and Time Out" as we explore digital tools that support mental wellness and learn how to unplug for better balance.
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Join us as our friends from Goodwill Central Oklahoma host a workshop designed to equip participants with skills for job searching. We’ll cover key aspects of preparing for the job market, starting with interview preparation.
AI is shaping our world in powerful ways. In this session, we’ll dive into how to use AI responsibly—understanding its impact, staying safe, and thinking critically about the content we encounter.
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The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.
Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.
By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.
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Computer Keys: Unlocking the Power of Generative AI
Generative AI is transforming how we create, from writing to art and beyond. In this hands-on session for beginners and AI novices, you’ll learn how to use generative AI tools to bring your ideas to life.
Disclaimer(s)
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.
Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.
By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.
For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer