Print this checklistWrite a one-page resume with real examples of work, projects and skillsAsk two or three people for permission to list them as referencesSearch official and well-known boards and local sources; ignore anything asking you to payRead each posting closely and note what they ask forPrepare two short stories: a problem you solved and a time you worked on a teamPrepare questions about safety training, supervision, schedule and payCheck the employer on official sources and trust your gut if something feels offDress and plan for the work setting; confirm the time and placeSend a short thank-you after an interviewKeep notes on every applicationLast reviewed: November 12, 2026. Your checks are not saved.