completing a job application. how important is the application? you are making your 1 st impression...
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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
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
