1. Job Application Tips 11/10/14

2. Personal Information Current Information Contact information you check regularly NOT Birthday or specific age NOT Social Security Number NOT Religion

3. Education Complete name & addresses – Even if it is a local company GPA – Do not lie Do not put information that has not happened yet Degree or Area of Study for high school can be: general studies

4. Employment Use contact information for company, not personal numbers for supervisors Do not lie about salary – if you did not get paid, put N/A If you put they cannot contact previous supervisor, it may deter them from interviewing Reason for leaving – Use flattering words, but do not lie

5. References DO NOT use family members Use addresses and numbers appropriate for your relationship Put full addresses Ask them for permission

6. In General Complete addresses – Even if it is a local company Complete all questions; Use N/A in blanks that you do not have an answer for Use black or blue INK Date Available – Immediately, 2-weeks notice, end of a semester Take advantage of a skills section by including information about hobbies or special areas of interest (playing an instrument, CPR certification, youth forums or leadership conferences)