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Critical Workplace Skills Mrs. Dayley

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1 Critical Workplace Skills Mrs. Dayley
Job Applications Critical Workplace Skills Mrs. Dayley

2 PRETEST

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

4 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

5 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

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

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

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

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

10 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?

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

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