Job Application Guidelines Work Based Learning First Impressions
Job Application Guidelines Work Based Learning
First Impressions n The job application is designed to help the manager spot your strengths and weaknesses quickly.
Tips n n n n n Print Use a pen Be neat Answer every question. Put n/a if it is not applicable Don’t give an expected salary. Write “open”. Be accurate Have a good reason for leaving your jobs Get permission from people you will use as references Be honest Sign and date application
Illegal Information to ignore on a job application n n Height, weight Age, sex Marital status Size of your family Religion, politics Birthplace Race or national origin Handicaps Arrests or convictions Military discharge
Exceptions n n An employer may ask you an off-limits question if that topic has to do with your ability to do the job. Lifting requirements: physical handicaps can be asked about
Assignment #1 n n Fill out job application on pages 38 -39 in Job Hunter’s Handbook. Check off your work with WBL Teacher.
Assignment #2 n n n Go to http: //jobs. utah. gov/selfservice Click on “Job seeker Log-in” Click on “Sign up here” You will see a “user agreement”. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click “agree”. Now you will see an initial registration form. Fill it out.
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