I am going on the (research oriented) post-doc job market this winter and would like to ask some questions. I am aware of the site http://academia.stackexchange.com, but I am writing here because want more math-specific answers.

Two beginner's questions that were not previously asked in MO are:

1. Can I send more than what employer institutions ask for? For example, if your teaching evaluation of your previous class looks great, can I include it even if they won't require? Does extra reference letters hurt my application?
2. What is the difference between "publication list" and "publication list section in CV"? Should the publication list be more than a mere list? Include abstracts?

These days one post-doc position often receives a very large number applications, and it is not likely that the hiring committee read all the applications. What filter is there in the first round? Names of your school, advisor and letter writers?

Thank you very much for your advice.