JOB APPLICATION Naviance Family Connection UNIT 1 LESSON 4 1

Learning Outcome Students will learn and practice the industry standard skills required to apply for employment. UNIT 1 LESSON 4 2

Lesson Tasks Review the guidelines for obtaining, completing and turning in an application Preview 3 major corporations employment sites Answer questions on the Job Application Comparison Complete an electronic application and a paper application UNIT 1 LESSON 4 3

Picking up Applications If you are applying for a job in person here are some important things to remember: Go by yourself Go by yourself Take a bath or shower beforehand, clean your nails, use deodorant, use breath freshener, and take out ALL piercings (except ears) Take a bath or shower beforehand, clean your nails, use deodorant, use breath freshener, and take out ALL piercings (except ears) DO NOT smoke, wear clothes that smell of smoke, or chew gum DO NOT smoke, wear clothes that smell of smoke, or chew gum Dress a little more formally than how employees dress at the company Dress a little more formally than how employees dress at the company DO NOT wear hats, jeans, tank tops, shorts, sandals, revealing clothes DO NOT wear hats, jeans, tank tops, shorts, sandals, revealing clothes Ask for 2 copies (this is in case you make a mistake) Ask for 2 copies (this is in case you make a mistake) UNIT 1 LESSON 4 4

Completing Applications Use blue or black ink Write legibly (or type) Read through entire application and follow all directions If you do not have an answer to a prompt write NA (not applicable) Have all important information ready. Personal info: license numbers, social security number, health card Personal info: license numbers, social security number, health card Dates and addresses of all previous employers Dates and addresses of all previous employers Names and address of all schools attended Names and address of all schools attended Names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three (3) references Names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three (3) references DO NOT say “fired” to explain why you left a job. Instead use something like “better job opportunity” or “returned to school”. If asked for a desired salary, write “open” or “negotiable”. DO NOT list any disabilities unless they would prevent you from doing your job. PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD UNIT 1 LESSON 4 5

Before Turning in Your Application Make sure you have a phone number and voice mail to be reached at Keep a clean copy of your application for your records Make sure it’s not crinkled, stained, or bent Bring a copy of your resume and reference list to hand in with the application Make sure to hand it into a manager/supervisor UNIT 1 LESSON 4 6

After Turning in Your Application If you haven’t heard back within 5-7 days, call and inquire If they say “no,” ask if your application will be kept on file and if they will have any more openings in the future UNIT 1 LESSON 4 7

What Do You Know about Job Applications? Let’s take a look at some sample job applications Open the following links and preview the applications: UNIT 1 LESSON 4 8

Compare Applications Now compare the job applications for Apple, Google and Starbucks and complete the Job Application Comparison UNIT 1 LESSON 4 9

Review What are some things to remember when applying for a job in person? How much time should you wait before calling about a submitted application? What is more common: an electronic or paper application? UNIT 1 LESSON 4 10

Review What are some things to remember when applying for a job in person? Go by yourself Take a bath or shower beforehand, clean your nails, use deodorant, use breath freshener, and take out ALL piercings (except ears) DO NOT smoke, wear clothes that smell of smoke, or chew gum Dress a little more formally than how employees dress at the company DO NOT wear hats, jeans, tank tops, shorts, sandals, revealing clothes How much time should you wait before calling about a submitted application? 5 – 7 days What is more common: an electronic or paper application? Electronic UNIT 1 LESSON 4 11

Complete the Lesson … Submit the Job Application Electronic Submit the Job Application Paper UNIT 1 LESSON 4 12