1. Applying for a Job

2. Picking Up the Application Ask for two copies if possible. Ask for two copies if possible. If you are taking it with you, keep your application in a folder to keep it from getting messed up. If you are taking it with you, keep your application in a folder to keep it from getting messed up.

3. How You Are Judged Your attention to detail Your attention to detail Your ability to follow directions. Your ability to follow directions. Your willingness to learn Your willingness to learn How important it seems to be to you for you to find a job How important it seems to be to you for you to find a job

4. Keys to Job Applications 1. Information Make sure that you bring along all the information you need to complete all the questions: addresses, phone numbers, references, etc. Make sure that you bring along all the information you need to complete all the questions: addresses, phone numbers, references, etc. Incomplete applications will only give the appearance of laziness and lack of interest. Incomplete applications will only give the appearance of laziness and lack of interest.

5. Keys to Job Applications 2. Honesty Do not lie on your application. Information can be checked out and if you have lied about anything, your application will end up in the trash can. Do not lie on your application. Information can be checked out and if you have lied about anything, your application will end up in the trash can.

6. Keys to Job Applications 3. Legibility Check your spelling and grammar Check your spelling and grammar Use a black or blue pen. Use a black or blue pen. Make sure to PRINT your information so it is easier to read. Make sure to PRINT your information so it is easier to read.

7. Your Appearance You need to make YOUR appearance stand out! Dress appropriately, even for those jobs that might seem less important. Take a shower, put on some good clothes, and show them that you care! You need to make YOUR appearance stand out! Dress appropriately, even for those jobs that might seem less important. Take a shower, put on some good clothes, and show them that you care!

8. The Interview You must be honest, but positive while answering questions in an interview. You must be honest, but positive while answering questions in an interview. Don’t lie, but try to put information in the best possible light. Don’t lie, but try to put information in the best possible light.

9. Your Assignment You are now going to fill out a sample job application and answer some sample interview questions from the point of view of one of the characters in “The Necklace.” You are now going to fill out a sample job application and answer some sample interview questions from the point of view of one of the characters in “The Necklace.”