Job Applications

Critical Workplace Skills

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?

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

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

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

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

You Don’t Have To Answer Questions About

Race Religion Sex Marital Status Children Financial

Status

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

BEFORE YOU WRITE ALWAYS…

Read the ENTIRE application

Make several copies

Practice Time!

Fill out two applications

Application Evaluation

Rate the application from 1-10 on neatness.

Did this person misspell words?

Are mistakes crossed out? Is the application complete

Application Evaluation

Is the application signed?Did the person print?WOULD YOU GIVE THIS

PERSON THE JOB BASED ONLY ON THE APPLICATION?