 Need information to fill out ◦ Social security number ◦ Driver’s license ◦ Address and phone numbers  Previous employers  References ◦ Starting/ending dates and salaries for previous jobs

 Read through entire application before writing ◦ Make photocopy to have a blank if you make a mistake

 Neatness and legibility count ◦ Type it, if possible  Use only blue or black ink ◦ Use white-out to correct errors  Don’t bend, fold, or tear form

 Make it look complete ◦ Write N\A (not applicable) in blanks that do not apply to you  Do not write “See Resume” ◦ Can attach a resume, but fill out information on application as well

 Lying will lose you the job  You don’t have to tell the whole truth ◦ If you were fired, be positive about the experience ◦ Some experts recommend writing “job ended” as the reason for leaving.

 Appropriate place for salary negotiations is AFTER you are offered the job ◦ Always write “negotiable” or “open”  Employers use this as a screening tool ◦ Don’t offer too much info too soon.

 Ask people to be a reference first  Choose people for character and professional references ◦ Relatives are not typically accepted  Provide person’s name, phone number, and title (relation to you)

 Typos and misspellings tell the employer that you are lazy, stupid, or both. ◦ Capitalization  Take your time!