1. How to Fill Out a Job Application
Charles Collica
WBL Coordinator

2. FILLING OUT APPLICATIONS PRETEST
Is it ok to leave blank spaces on a job application?
Yes No
If you are not sure of something
Sometimes
Should you request a specific salary
Always
Never
Give a salary range
What is a good reason for leaving a previous job
Boss was a jerk
Better opportunities for advancement
Don’t like co-workers
All of the above

3. ARRIVE PREPARED Resume, social security card, driver’s license, etc.
Names & addresses of previous employers, as well as starting dates & salary information
Names, addresses & phone number of references

4. ARRIVE PREPARED
Black pens/Blue pens (have extras)
Pocket Dictionary

5. READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Review the entire application before you begin
Be sure to write your answers on the correct lines and in the right spaces

6. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION THOROUGHLY & NEATLY
Print clearly – do not be in a rush
Think about your answers before you write them in

7. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AS THOROUGHLY & NEATLY
Don’t indicate specific salary requirements
Keep your information consistent with your resume

8. ANSWER TRUTHFULLY, BUT DON’T PROVIDE NEGATIVE INFORMATION
Turn “negatives” into “positives” (such as “job ended” instead of “got fired”)

9. DON’T DON'T leave blank spaces.
DON'T be unclear. If the question calls for a specific answer, don't try to dodge it by being vague
DON'T write in script.

10. DO
DO make copies of applications, and practice filling one out before you complete the original
DO type or neatly print your answers, and then proofread Also ask someone else to proofread with you
DO make sure that everything that is supposed to be included is enclosed

11. ONE FINAL THING: If using a computer, be sure to use spell check
Check out this Video

12. FILLING OUT APPLICATIONS POST TEST
Is it ok to leave blank spaces on a job application?
Yes No
If you are not sure of something
Sometimes
Should you request a specific salary
Always
Never
Give a salary range
What is a good reason for leaving a previous job
Boss was a jerk
Better opportunities for advancement
Don’t like co-workers
All of the above

13. Assignment You will fill out an application for you to practice with
Please click the link below and print it.
Please fill it out and return it to me in tomorrow’s class.
Practice Job application

14. ANY QUESTIONS Contact: Charles Collica WBL Coordinator
Farmingdale High School