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Completing a Job Application

How Important is the Application?

You are making your 1st impression

Creates the tone for the interview

You Will Need:

A black or blue pen

Phone numbers & addresses

Previous experience dates

Tips For a Good Application

Read the ENTIRE application

Follow directions

Print legibly

Complete every blank

Give accurate information

More Tips…

Keep your application form neat and clean

Check you spelling

Sign the job application form

Check over your completed form

Remember…

Your application is the 1st sample of your work that employers will see

Sell yourself by describing an interesting, enthusiastic worker

Let’s Get Started!

Personal Information

Name

Address

Telephone Number

E-mail

Position Wanted

Job Title

Date Available

Salary Desired

Times Available

NC Minimum Wage$7.25/hour

Education

High School and College

Name of School

Location of School

Degree/Course of Study

Academic Awards, Honors, Nominations

Work Experience

List in chronological order

Name and Address of Employer

Job Title and Description

Dates Worked

Pay

Reason for Leaving

Put “N/A” if you’ve never

worked before

References

Must have 3

Can be a teacher, former employer, pastor, neighbor, coach

Do not put a family member unless you work for them

Address and Phone Number

Put relationship (Teacher, Employer, Pastor, Neighbor, Coach)

How long you have known them

Skills

Something that relates to the job you are applying for Computer Skills Job Skills CPR Certified Fluent in more than 1 Language Etc.

Other Information

U.S. Citizenship and Legality

Military Status

Criminal Background

Signature

Remember…

This is the beginning of you interview

Fill in EVERY blank to the best of your knowledge

Make yourself desirable and high-demand

Sign the application