Bellwork: Turn in your Snag-a-job (only if you have your map attached) and your Q.O.D. Do not start writing on your application!
The Application Process Applying for a Job The Application Process
Review Info (no notes on this slide) Get a list of places to apply Be well groomed and well dressed Bring a pen / whiteout Have a list of references/contacts in case they give you an application to fill out Your parents/guardians approval!!!!
Info You Need to Have Personal Information NAME ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE PHONE NUMBER ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN U.S. IF UNDER AGE, WORKING PAPER CERTIFICATE
Other Info Needed Education School Attending (w/city and state location) Position Applied for Information Title of the job you are applying for Hours/days available to work When you can start work
Final Info Needed Prior Employment Info: Names, addresses, phone numbers of previous employers Supervisor’s name Dates of employment Salary Reason for Leaving References List of three references – names, job title/relationship, addresses, phone numbers
Tips for Filling out Apps Complete all Requested Information Don’t leave anything blank. If you don’t know details, bring the app home and return it when it’s completed (in a timely fashion) Write clearly and Neatly Black / Blue ink Check for spelling and grammatical errors Proofread your job application form before you turn it in
When you are Filling it out… Always begin with your most recent job Always begin with your most recent educational institution And when you list your references… remember that they can be people you know, teachers, neighbors, religious affiliation, people you have volunteered for etc…
Coming up… Following up with your Application Interviewing Skills
Classwork / Homework Fill out this sample application the very best you can. Check for spelling and grammar Use blue / black pen Sign it!