Job Applications Critical Workplace Skills. Purpose of Applications Obtain information about you Determine how neat you are Find out whether or not you.

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Job Applications Critical Workplace Skills

Purpose of Applications Obtain information about you Determine how neat you are Find out whether or not you can use standard English

Helpful Hints Use black ink or type Read carefully whether to write first or last name first Education – write last school attended first Work Experience – write last job held first

Helpful Hints Careful on reasons for leaving Fill in all blanks – NA When asked about salary – put open or negotiable Include phone number Always pick up two applications

You Don’t Have To Answer Questions About Race Religion Sex Marital Status Children Financial Status

Top 10 Mistakes Misspelled words Crossed out writing Failure to print Wrinkled application Folded application Incomplete information Unanswered Questions Incomplete work history Late – deadline Neglecting to sign

BEFORE YOU WRITE ALWAYS… Read the ENTIRE application Make several copies

Practice Time! Fill out two applications DON’T FORGET TO BRING TWO APPLICATIONS TOMORROW!

Application Evaluation Rate the application from 1-10 on neatness. Did this person misspell words? Are mistakes crossed out? Is the application complete? Is the application signed?

Application Evaluation Is the application signed? Did the person print? WOULD YOU GIVE THIS PERSON THE JOB BASED ONLY ON THE APPLICATION?