1. Chapter 4-1 “Data Sheets and Job Applications”

2.  Summary of personal, educational, and employment information  Used to help prepare for filling out a job application and/or a resume  They are NEVER given to the employer!  They contain 4 primary sections ◦ Identification ◦ Educational Background ◦ Employment History ◦ References

3.  Employers ask for information about job candidates in various ways  Pay special attention to any instructions when reading an ad  Some employers will only accept information electronically  Some will not accept phone calls about openings  Some require additional material like work samples or references  If you don’t follow the instructions, you won’t get the job!

4.  Used by employers to collect personal, educational, and employment information from a job applicant  The information helps employers to sort out the best-qualified persons for the job  Your personal data sheet will very helpful when filling out the job application  The type of application will differ from company to company

5.  READ the form first  Only fill-in information that pertains to YOU  Paper Applications MUST be NEAT with NO ERRORS  HAND-PRINT your information  Do not use nicknames  SIGN the form where it indicates  NEVER put false information  Check your SPELLING  Follow ALL submitting instructions

6.  Some employers collect applications for positions that begin on a certain date  Some employers may have no jobs at the moment, but will keep applications on file for future use  Make copies and write the information down on your job lead card  If after a week, you haven't heard from them, it’s OK to contact and show that you are eager for the job