1. Job Applications

2. Purpose of Applications Obtain information about you Determine how neat you are Find out whether or not you have good communication skills

3. 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

4. Helpful Hints Fill in all blanks – NA When asked about salary – put open or negotiable Include phone number Always pick up two applications

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

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