Applications How to fill out a job application

What are applications? n Applications are what the employers sees before they see you.

Application n 1 Is a form or collection of forms that an individual seeking employment must fill out as part of the job seeking process.

What’s so important? n n Many people lose jobs before they get them. They don’t get the job because of what they write or don’t write on the job application.

What’s so important? n An application gives potential employers important information about you which will help them make a hiring decision.

Applications n n There is no standard employment application form for all companies. Companies make their own form so interviewers can quickly locate items.

Applications n The employment applications represents the quality of work you will perform for a company.

Application forms will tell the employers the following: 2 2 n n How well you follow instructions What you have achieved in school and work How thorough and neat you are How will you have held a job in the past.

What I need? n What to take when filling out an application? n n 2 pens (black or blue) 2 forms of ID n n n DRIVERS LICENSE SOCIAL SECURITY CARD BIRTH CERTIFICATE REPORT CARD DEBIT CARD 3

References? n n 4 References are people who will recommend you to an employer You must ask permission to use people as references. n n Responsible people 18 years or older Have a job Homemakers or retirees would not be the best references

Examples of References n n n n 6 Former employers Teachers Co-workers Club or Organization Leaders Neighbors Parent’s Friends Church Friends NOTE: Need 4 to 5 References

What to list? n For each reference (4 -5) list the following: n n n Name Business Title Company or Organization Address Telephone Number 7

Educational Information n n Include grade school to present Name and address of schools Diploma or degrees earned Date attended at each school 8

Employers n You will need to list work experience from present to past jobs n n n n n Name Address Telephone Numbers Dates of Employment Job Responsibilities Pay Name of Supervisors Reason for leaving each job *Include Military and Volunteer Work 9

Reason for Leaving n Explain the reason for leaving in a positive way n n n n Wanted more hours Job advancement Relocation Laid-off (company down-sized Health Retraining (continuing education) Travel 10

General Information n n Read the entire application before starting Read and follow directions exactly Keep application neat and clean (stay in the lines or box) If question doesn’t apply…write N/A in blank

General Info n n Keep your options “OPEN” for salary or “Negotiable” Never lie or exaggerate on job applications If you have been convicted of a crime you will have to list it, if not convicted you don’t have to list it. Be sure to sign and date

Passport n Fill out