1. 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!

2. The Application Process
Applying for a Job
The Application Process

3. 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!!!!

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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…

9. Coming up…
Following up with your Application
Interviewing Skills

10. Classwork / Homework
Fill out this sample application the very best you can.
Check for spelling and grammar
Use blue / black pen
Sign it!