1. Completing An Employment Application

2. PURPOSE Used as a basis for interviewing or not interviewing candidates. Used as an indication of an applicant’s education and skills. Used to determine how well an individual can follow directions. Used to determine neatness, thoroughness, spelling and writing abilities of applicant.

3. What Do I Need to Fill Out the Application? Two pens (black or blue)Two pens (black or blue) Two pencilsTwo pencils EraserEraser Paper clipsPaper clips White outWhite out DictionaryDictionary

4. Tips Call company and ask when applications can be receivedCall company and ask when applications can be received Dress appropriatelyDress appropriately Make copies of application for practice (if possible)Make copies of application for practice (if possible) Read entire form before answering questionsRead entire form before answering questions

5. Tips Complete all blanksComplete all blanks –Write “NA” or not applicable OR –Use a dash NA Know the title of the position Know the title of the position

6. Provide honest, complete and accurate answersProvide honest, complete and accurate answers Be as neat as possibleBe as neat as possible Spell correctlySpell correctly Don’t use abbreviationsDon’t use abbreviations Sign and date applicationSign and date application Tips

7. Review before returning it to the employer Follow up with company 7 to 14 days after completion Tips