I'm filling out a military job application, but I can't remember my supervisor's details from my part-time job. Has anyone else had this issue? How should I handle this on the application? Any advice would be appreciated!
Sure, I can totally understand how this might be a confusing situation. Let me offer some advice on how you might navigate it.
Firstly, try your best to track down your old supervisor's contact information. This could involve looking through old emails, reaching out to past coworkers, or using LinkedIn. If you've never connected with them on LinkedIn, now might be a good time to do so which could also provide an avenue to ask for their contact information.
If you still can't find their contact information, you might consider listing the general contact information of the place where you worked part-time (this could be a main office number or HR department) or the contact information of an alternative supervisor. Make sure you note this in the application to avoid confusion.
Lastly, remember to be honest in the application. Don't fill in details that you're unsure of or make any assumptions. It's perfectly okay to explain the situation—most military recruiters understand that candidates may not have up-to-date contact information for all past employment. Good luck with your application!
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