Name: 1.You do not need to use your FULL LEGAL NAME 2. Read Carefully You will often be asked for your LAST NAME first 3. The abbreviation M or M.I. means MIDDLE INITIAL Address: You will need to give your full address: House number Street Name City (town) State Zip Code What if I live at more than one address? 4. Consider where you would want the employer to send your PAYCHECK. 5. Be aware of these abbreviations: APT. # means Apartment Number P.O. Box means Post Office Box 6. If these are not part of your address, leave the space BLANK. 7. Dont forget to capitalize proper nouns such as: * Street Names * Cities (towns) * And States Take a minute to write down your full mailing address. 8. On some applications you will be asked for both your permanent address and your present address. If both are the same you can either write the same address TWICE, Or write the word, SAME for the second address. Watson Jennifer J 6/21/ Sycamore Street, Newtown, PA SAME N/A 215 9. However, if you live at a different location for a prolonged period of time, such as summer vacation or COLLEGE that would be your alternative or present address IF you are applying for the job while you are living at that location. Watson Jennifer J 6/21/ Sycamore Street, Newtown, PA N/A Ocean Drive, Ocean City, NJ 60889 Phone Numbers Remember, YOU are applying for the job so the employer needs to know how to get in touch with YOU. What is the BEST way for them to do that? 10. Be aware of these abbreviations: H = Home C = Cell W = Work O = Other 11.An area code is the first three digits of the phone number. They are normally written in parenthesis. (215) However, if the application requests them separately, write them separately. Area Code: 215 Phone Number: 12.Because most people can be reached on their cell phone at any time, the numbers for day and evening, work or even home may no longer be applicable. 13.Always use the number(s) where the employer can reach YOU. 14. If you do not have one of the requested numbers, write N/A 15.Keep it APPROPRIATE 16. If you dont haveor would prefer not to be contacted through, write N/A. Some applications will ask for an emergency contact person. This means, 17. Who can pick you up in case of an emergency at work. Emergency Contact: Name: ____________________________ Relation to you: ___________________ Phone Number : * What is the BEST way to contact them? H: ___________________________ W: ___________________________ C: ___________________________ 18. Be sure to write both First and Last names. Choose an Emergency Contact Name Address Phone Number(s) Eileen Bowers (Mother) 147 Michelle Drive Narvon, PA (H) (C) Knowing your Social Security Number is imperative. You CANNOT get paid (legally) without it. BUT 19. The best thing to write on the application itself is WILL PROVIDE IF HIRED 20.Do you have transportation? Simply means, Can you GET TO WORK? 21. How far away do you live? Answer in minutes or miles. 22. Can you provide proof of age/working papers? YES! You can get them at the school office. Have you ever committed a felony? 23. A felony is a crime usually punishable by more than a year in prison. 24.What position are you applying for? This means what job do you want to do. Be as specific as possible. Running a cash register CASHIER Serving food/drinks/ice cream, etc SERVER Clearing tables at a restaurant BUSSER Helping customers in a store Sales Associate/Customer Service Not Sure? ANY AVAILABLE 25.Referred By Who TOLD you about the job? 26. Salary Desired How much do you want to earn? Write NEGOTIABLE Complete Sentences 27. Open-ended questions should always be answered in Dorney Park Expect a quiz Availability * Read carefully: Expect a quiz! Job applications will always ask about your availability so they know when you can come into work. If they need someone to work Friday nights and you are only available on Wednesday nights, they arent going to hire you. So, The more you are available, the better your chances of being hired 1. Sometimes the only question you will see is: DATE AVAILABLE:___________ This means the date you are available to BEGIN working. You can either write the date (6/20/14) Or ASAP In the Availability section of an application you will usually see a table that you are required to fill out. It will look something like the one below. SunMonTuesWedThurFriSat From To When Can You Work... Please indicate when you are available to work by completing the information below. ***If you check the box next to "Anytime" you must be available to work as early as 6 am and as late as midnight. SPRING (Opening Day-Mid June) Monday Anytime or Times _____ to _____ or Cannot work Tuesday Anytime or Times _____ to _____ or Cannot work Wednesday Anytime or Times _____ to _____ or Cannot work Thursday Anytime or Times _____ to _____ or Cannot work Friday Anytime or Times _____ to _____ or Cannot work Saturday Anytime or Times _____ to _____ or Cannot work Sunday Anytime or Times _____ to _____ or Cannot work SUMMER (Mid June-Labor Day) Monday Anytime or Times _____ to _____ or Cannot work Tuesday Anytime or Times _____ to _____ or Cannot work Wednesday Anytime or Times _____ to _____ or Cannot work Thursday Anytime or Times _____ to _____ or Cannot work Friday Anytime or Times _____ to _____ or Cannot work Saturday Anytime or Times _____ to _____ or Cannot work Sunday Anytime or Times _____ to _____ or Cannot work Sometimes they look a little different Remember, According to the Child Labor Law, 2. You cant work during school hours, before 7 am, Or after 7 pm during the school year. 3. You cant work before 7 am, or after 9 pm over the summer. 4. Even though you cant work for more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week (summer) you can be available to work as much as possible. You will simply fill in each block with the hours that you are available. For example, if you are available every day from 7 am to 9 pm, that would be a total of 98 hours in the week. Of course you cant work that many, but the boss will choose your work hours from the ones you are available. So, if you are available from 7-9, he might put you on the schedule for 7 am-1 pm. *Remember, the more you are available, the better your chances of getting the job. SunMonTuesWedThurFriSat From7 am2 pm7 am2 pm7 am2 pm7 am To9 pm7 pm5 pm9 pm 5. If you are available at any time, any day you can simply write that across the entire table just remember to keep it neat! SunMonTuesWedThurFriSat From To ANYTIME Fill in the chart for #5 SunMonTuesWedThurFriSat From 11 am To 6 pm 6. If you are only available at certain times, like 11 am-6 pm, but you are available everyday, you can use arrows instead of writing the times in each box. Fill in the chart for #6 7. If there is a day that you are not available at all you can put an X over the whole block for that day. * Remember, the more you are available, the better your chances of getting the job! SunMonTuesWedThurFriSat From7 am 2 pm7 am To9 pm5 pm9 pm Fill in the chart for #7 SunMonTuesWedThurFriSat From To 8. Fill in the chart with the hours you might be available to work this summer 9. Be aware of these abbreviations Min: ____________ Max: ___________ What would your number be? _____ Min = Minimum Max = Maximum What would your number be? _____ Min = minimum The least number of hours you would like to work per week Max = maximum The most hours you want to work in a week I dont want this job unless I can work at least this many hours. Think of it this way... I dont want this job if I have to work more than this many hours. What would your number be? _____ Minimum Maximum 10.If the job application simply says, Hours Available:_________ They are asking for the MAXIMUM number of hours you are available for the week. 11. How long do you plan to work here? Indefinitely or Summer only 12. If given choices like: Summer ___ School year ___ All year ___ simply check the one that applies. 13. If given choices like: Full Time Part Time Seasonal Temporary Simply circle the one that applies to you. 14. Full Time Working more than 40 hours per week. 15. Seasonal: A job done during a specific season, like SUMMER HOLIDAY FALL WINTER 16. TEMPORARY Usually means you are applying for a job with a specific end date. This could be 3 weeks, 6 months, etc. REMEMBER: The more you are available, the better your chances of getting the job! Education * Read carefully: Expect a quiz! Almost every application will ask about your education. Some, like Tanners, only ask for the name of your school. Others, like McDonalds, ask for the name of your school, the address, phone number, GPA, and more. You need to be prepared for even the toughest application, so heres what you need to know... High School: ___________________ Area Code:____ Phone Number: ____________ Street Address: ___________________ City: __________ State: _____ Zip: _________ Teacher or Counselor: ________________ Dept. ______________ GPA: ___________ Last Grade Completed: ____ Graduated? Yes __ No __ Now Enrolled? Yes __ No __ Education: Sample application from McDonalds Sample from Red Robin. See how they are different? Sample from Wendys. Do you see any more differences? 1. Name one difference you noticed among the last three application. 2. The employer wants to know your CURRENT LEVEL of education. So, If the application asks for High School and does not provide a separate space for your current school, be sure to write your CURRENT SCHOOL where it asks for high school. High School: ___________________ Area Code:____ Phone Number: ____________ Street Address: ___________________ City: __________ State: _____ Zip: _________ Teacher or Counselor: ________________ Dept. ______________ GPA: ___________ Last Grade Completed: ____ Graduated? Yes __ No __ Now Enrolled? Yes __ No __ Education: 3. What school name would you write if you were filling out this job application for McDonalds today? 4. If the application asks for your Address or Street Address That generally means they are looking for your Full Street Address with Number, Street, City, State, Zip But, Read Carefully... 5. If the application ask for the Location That generally means they are looking for the City (or town), State only (Newtown, PA) Newtown Middle School, Newtown, PA High School: ___________________ Area Code:____ Phone Number: ____________ Street Address: ___________________ City: __________ State: _____ Zip: _________ Teacher or Counselor: ________________ Dept. ______________ GPA: ___________ Last Grade Completed: ____ Graduated? Yes __ No __ Now Enrolled? Yes __ No __ Education: Newtown Middle School Richboro Road NewtownPA18940 Some applications, like McDonalds, ask for the name of your teacher or counselor. 6. That means they want to know a teacher Or guidance counselor to call and ask about you, your grades and your behavior. High School: ___________________ Area Code:____ Phone Number: ____________ Street Address: ___________________ City: __________ State: _____ Zip: _________ Teacher or Counselor: ________________ Dept. ______________ GPA: ___________ Last Grade Completed: ____ Graduated? Yes __ No __ Now Enrolled? Yes __ No __ Education: Newtown Middle School Richboro Road NewtownPA Dept = Department or Subject Area Dr. Naragon (Ms. OToole) Mrs. Kokas Mr. Einhorn * Who would you use? Your Guidance Counselors Teacher? Which one? Write down one name for #7 High School: ___________________ Area Code:____ Phone Number: ____________ Street Address: ___________________ City: __________ State: _____ Zip: _________ Teacher or Counselor: ________________ Dept. ______________ GPA: ___________ Last Grade Completed: ____ Graduated? Yes __ No __ Now Enrolled? Yes __ No __ Education: Newtown Middle School Richboro Road NewtownPA18940 Dr. Naragon Guidance 8. GPA = Grade Point Average. This is a number between 0 and 4.0. Your GPA is listed on your report card and can be found on the HAC. You can log onto the HAC now to find your GPA 9. If you are not sure of your GPA, it is perfectly acceptable to write your most common grades( GPA: A, B) Employers like to know your GPA because 10. High grades usually indicate a strong work ethic High School: ___________________ Area Code:____ Phone Number: ____________ Street Address: ___________________ City: __________ State: _____ Zip: _________ Teacher or Counselor: ________________ Dept. ______________ GPA: ___________ Last Grade Completed: ____ Graduated? Yes __ No __ Now Enrolled? Yes __ No __ Education: Newtown Middle School Richboro Road NewtownPA18940 Dr. Naragon Guidance2.8 High School: ___________________ Area Code:____ Phone Number: ____________ Street Address: ___________________ City: __________ State: _____ Zip: _________ Teacher or Counselor: ________________ Dept. ______________ GPA: ___________ Last Grade Completed: ____ Graduated? Yes __ No __ Now Enrolled? Yes __ No __ Education: Newtown Middle School Richboro Road NewtownPA18940 Dr. Naragon Guidance2.8 11.Last Grade Completed and Current Grade: Both are asking what grade/year of school you are in. Last Grade CompletedCurrent Grade High School: ___________________ Area Code:____ Phone Number: ____________ Street Address: ___________________ City: __________ State: _____ Zip: _________ Teacher or Counselor: ________________ Dept. ______________ GPA: ___________ Last Grade Completed: ____ Graduated? Yes __ No __ Now Enrolled? Yes __ No __ Education: Newtown Middle School Richboro Road NewtownPA18940 Dr. Naragon Guidance2.8 7 12. Graduated: Have you completed the school you wrote down? (Usually refers to High School Graduation) 13. Enrolled: Are you still a Student? High School: ___________________ Area Code:____ Phone Number: ____________ Street Address: ___________________ City: __________ State: _____ Zip: _________ Teacher or Counselor: ________________ Dept. ______________ GPA: ___________ Last Grade Completed: ____ Graduated? Yes __ No __ Now Enrolled? Yes __ No __ Education: Newtown Middle School Richboro Road NewtownPA18940 Dr. Naragon Guidance2.8 7 Take a look at another sample application. Can you see more differences? 14. Name one difference between this Starbucks application and the McDonalds one at which you just looked. Newtown Middle School 116 Richboro Rd. Newtown, PA 18940 Red Robin asks a similar question. 15. Subject or Course of study or Program of study or degree or Major/Minor all refers to COLLEGE or TRADE SCHOOL Newtown Middle School1N/A *Since you havent been to college or trade school you would write N/A 16. Grammar school = Elementary School If you attended more than one elementary school, write down the one that you graduated from. You may be asked to list clubs and activities you are involved in. 17. These can be in school or out of school. 18. Do NOT use abbreviations for clubs and activities. No one else knows what they mean. 19. Honors refers to awards, not honors classes in school. Newtown Middle School 116 Richboro Road Newtown, PA # If you have not already done so, turn back to page #2 and fill in the school information. If you are not planning to go to North, go online to find the address and phone number for the school you plan to attend Council Rock North 62 Swamp Road Newtown, PA # Continue to next slide High School: ___________________ Area Code:____ Phone Number: ____________ Street Address: ___________________ City: __________ State: _____ Zip: _________ Teacher or Counselor: ________________ Dept. ______________ GPA: ___________ Last Grade Completed: ____ Graduated? Yes __ No __ Now Enrolled? Yes __ No __ Education: Use the notes you just took to practice filling out the Education section from the McDonalds application. Read Carefully! Go back to #1 if you cant remember what school to write. (Remember, you are not currently in High School) See Mrs. Colantonio with your notebook when you have completed both pages 5 and 6. References 1. References are people that the boss can call and ask personal questions about YOU to see if he/she wants to hire you. How well does he work with others? How would you describe her personality? Did you ever have any problems with her? What do you think are his best skills? There are a few things to remember when it comes to choosing references... Always choose adults that know you well. 2. #3. Make sure the adults you choose as references like you. If they dont like you, chances are they will not say nice things about you. In this case you will never get a job Yes, your family probably likes you, but they can be biased. The boss usually wants to hear from someone that does not HAVE to put up with you. #4. Make sure your references are NOT related to you. 5. The average is 3 You cannot write N/A for references. The employer is asking for a specific number. You MUST provide however many they ask for. So, who can I use as a reference? Work Related References If you have ever done any work for someone, whether they paid you or not, they can make a good reference. Think about people you have baby sat for, people whos lawn you have mowed, neighbors whos mail youve gotten while they were on vacation, etc. School Related References Teachers, coaches, guidance counselors, and other adults you know from school can also make great job references. Just remember to choose people that know you and like you Other adults can also be used as references as long as they know you, like you, and are not related to you. Neighbors Friends Parents Family Friends Boy/Girl Scout Leaders Youth Group Leaders Etc. Personal References References Who could YOU use? If you have not already done so, turn to page 2 and write down the names of three adults that know you well, that you could use as a reference. Make sure they are people that will say positive things about you. 6. If the application asks for your RELATION to the reference, write How you KNOW them. Coach Teacher Guidance Counselor Club Advisor Employer/Former Employer Family Friend 7. If the application asks for Business or Occupation write what that person does for a living 8.Plan Ahead! You will need to provide *An Address *And Phone Number For your references. 8.Plan Ahead! You will need to provide *An Address *And Phone Number For your references. If you are using a teacher or someone else from the school you may use the school information (Address/Phone #) 9. ALWAYS Ask Permission Before writing someones name and phone number on an application. Work Experience OK, brace yourself. Filling in the Work Experience or Work History section on an application can get a little tricky and frustrating if youre not careful. Lets Start With Some Basics... Most applications will ask for your last 3 work experiences. 1. DO NOT Leave this question blank. First of all you need to understand the basic concept of work experience. 2. The boss will usually ask this question on an application because he or she wants to know if you have ever had any responsibility. That means you should list any job you have ever done, no matter how small. 3. Many kids dont think they have any work experience because they have never worked in a store, but dont sell yourself short. The following are all jobs you could use to fill in the Work Experience section of an Application. Baby Sitting Lawn Mowing Student Council Transition Coach Pet Sitting Volunteer Work Working at a parents Business Club Officer (Band Secretary, etc) Gym Crew Youth Reffing Chores at Home (Domestic) *The important thing to remember is that if you have had responsibility, you can use it on the application. Newtown Middle School Mr. Brainard 116 Richboro Road, Newtown, PA $0 Transition Coach Opp. ended Helped 7 th graders adjust, open lockers, and find rooms around school 4. If you do not have more than one work experience Write N/A on the first line only for #2 and #3 Newtown Middle School Mr. Brainard 116 Richboro Road, Newtown, PA $0 Transition Coach Opp. ended Helped 7 th graders adjust, open lockers, and find rooms around school N/A You might see any or all of the following on an application: 5. Employer: 6. Company: 7. Supervisor: * If asked for Company/Employer AND Supervisor, then Employer means PLACE * If asked for Company AND Supervisor/Employer, then Employer means PERSON Person or place Place Person 8. Job Duties, Responsibilities, or Skills Acquired, Nature of the Work: This means, "What did you do at the job?" Babysitting Lawn mowing, etc 9.Title:__________________ This is asking what is your job title or role at work. Manager Supervisor Cashier, etc More Stuff to Think About From and To refers to dates. Dates: ___/___/___ Applications will often ask for the dates that you worked. It is OK if you do not know the specific dates. Always use the year: Example: or 6/12 9/14 11. If it is a job you are still doing use the word Present as the end date. Example: Dates Worked: Present 12. Reason for leaving = Why did you leave the job? This is where you want to make sure you keep it positive. Never say something negative like, I hated it!, or Bad Salary. See the examples below for some other options. * New opportunity * Opportunity ended * No longer needed * School started * If you are still doing the job then you havent left. Therefore your answer would be N/A. Salary: Most applications will ask how much you have been paid in your previous jobs. * starting salary____ ending salary ____ * 13. If you were not paid you can write, N/A, $0, or Volunteer * 14. If you are paid a different amount each time you work you can write, Varies on the application. 15. You will need to provide an address and Phone Number for these work experiences. If you have not already done so, turn back to page #3 and fill in at least 1 work experience that you have had. Then use this information to practice filling the Employment History section from the Game Stop Application. From (date) To (date) Employer Telephone - - Job Title Address Immediate Supervisor /Title Nature of work performed and job responsibilities Reason for leaving Hourly Rate/Salary Start $ _______ per ____ Final $ ______ per _____ From (date) To (date) Employer Telephone - - Job Title Address Immediate Supervisor/Title Nature of work performed and job responsibilities Reason for leavingHourly Rate/Salary Start $ ______ per ____ Final $ _______ per _____ Employment History List your last four (4) employers, assignments, or volunteer activities, starting with the most recent, including military experience. Read and follow the directions! Open-ended questions should always be answered in complete sentences. Get Your Phone Create a contact for: *Each reference (name, address, phone #) *Emergency Contact (name, address, phone, work phone) *Newtown Middle School (name, address, phone) *Council Rock North (name, address, phone) *Each Work experience (name, address, phone) Assume you are old enough to apply for a job. Summer Job hours are up to you. Read Previous Work Experience Carefully. From / To = Dates you worked (2012-Present) Space is really small. Read References Carefully. Read Military Carefully.