Completing a Job Application

How Important is the Application? You are making your first impression! It screens you out or in! Creates the tone for the interview! Ask if you can take the application & return with it at a later date.

You Will Need: A black erasable ink pen Phone numbers/addresses Previous experience dates Permission from three references Pocket Sized Dictionary

Tips For a Good Application Read the entire application Follow directions Print neatly Complete every blank Give accurate information Be truthful, don’t exaggerate your accomplishments

More Tips…. Keep your application form neat and clean Follow directions carefully & completely Check your spelling Sign the job application form Check over your completed form Make sure that everything that is supposed to be included is enclosed. Example: Resume

Tips For a Good Application If the employer allows you to take the application to be returned at a later date: Fill out your own applications. Fill out your own applications. Make copies of the application & practice filling it out before you complete the original copy Make copies of the application & practice filling it out before you complete the original copy Ask someone to proofread the copy before your fill out the original Ask someone to proofread the copy before your fill out the original

Tips For a Good Application If the employer allows you to take the application to be returned at a later date: Type or neatly print your answers Make a copy for your records Make a copy for your records Return promptly (requesting to see a manager if possible.) Return promptly (requesting to see a manager if possible.)

Application Don’ts  DON'T use correction fluid. If you type your application, use a correctable typewriter or liftoff strips to correct mistakes. Better yet, fill out your application online. · DON'T write in script. If you don't have access to a computer or typewriter, print neatly. · DON'T leave blank spaces. Missing information may cause your application to be sent back to wait for complete information. DON'T be unclear. If the question calls for a specific answer, don't try to dodge it by being vague

Application Abbreviations 1. CO The following abbreviations are found on most job applications. Do you know what they mean? WRITE THEM ON YOUR PAPER 2. DOB 3. ZIP 4. M/F 5. YR 6. HT 7. WT 8. SSN 9. MO 10. NO

Application Abbreviations 1. CO 2. DOB 3. ZIP 4. M/F 5. YR 6. HT 7. WT 8. SSN 9. MO 10. NO COMPANY DATE OF BIRTH ZIP CODE MALE/FEMALE YEAR HEIGHT WEIGHT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER MONTH NUMBER

Important Your application is the first sample of your work that employers will see! Sell yourself by describing an interesting, enthusiastic worker!