1. Filling Out a Job Application
Business Communications

2. Filling out a Job Application
Job Application – A form, provided by an employer, that a person seeking employment must fill out to apply for a job.
Example:
06/28/2010

3. Purpose of Applications
To obtain information about you
Name
Phone Number
Address
Employment
To test your literacy, penmanship, and communication skills.
A careless applicant might be disqualified because of a sloppy application
May require the disclosure of a criminal record.
May ask for information for a background check.
Education
References
Other Skills

4. Education
Specify formal education from colleges/universities and high school
Specify licenses or certificates earned
Use reverse chronological order (most recent first)

5. Previous Employment
Specify previous employers, job titles, and responsibilities
Use reverse chronological order (most recent first)

6. Application References
List people that know you, or who have known you for a while, people who can tell a potential employer about your skills and work habits.
Include contact information for your references.
Ask the people first if you can use them as a reference on applications/resumes

7. Helpful Hints Read the instructions first. Use black ink or type
Read carefully whether to write your first or last name first
Make sure to fill in all blanks. If some information isn’t relevant put – NA (not applicable)
When asked about salary, put open or negotiable
Include your contact information. (phone number, address, etc.)
Always pick up two applications
Before you write, read the entire application.

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