1. Job Applications Critical Workplace Skills

2. Pretest 1. Is it ok to leave blank spaces on a job application? 2. Should you use white-out on a job application? 3. Is a necessity to request a specific salary? 4. Does information have to be consistent with your resume? 5. If unsure of an answer, it is ok to be vague? 6. Is it cheating if you proofread with a partner?

3. Purpose of Applications Obtain information about you (including how neat you are) Determine if you will be interviewed Find out whether or not you can use standard English

4. What to Bring 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

5. 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

6. Helpful Hints Careful on reasons for leaving Fill in all blanks Include phone number Always pick up two applications Dress professionally when you pick up applications

7. You Don’t Have To Answer Questions About Race Religion Sex Marital Status Children Financial Status

8. 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

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

10. Practice Time! Fill out two applications

11. Application Evaluation Rate the application from 1-10 on neatness. Did this person misspell words? Are mistakes crossed out? Is the application complete

12. Application Evaluation Is the application signed? Did the person print? WOULD YOU GIVE THIS PERSON THE JOB BASED ONLY ON THE APPLICATION?