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JOB APPLICATION JOB APPLICATION DOS AND DONDOS AND DON’’TSTS
ERWC Career Unit
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APPLICATIONS PRETESTAPPLICATIONS 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 requesting a specific salary necessary?
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 have a partner proofread the application for you?
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ARRIVE PREPAREDARRIVE PREPARED
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 (put cheat sheet
in your phone)
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ARRIVE PREPARED WITH ARRIVE PREPARED WITH WHAT YOU WILL NEEDWHAT YOU WILL NEED
Black pens (have extras)
Pocket Dictionary (get an app for your phone)
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READ AND FOLLOW READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYINSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Review the entire application before you begin: look for tricky questions and space/size issues
Be sure to write your answers on the correct lines and in the right spaces
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COMPLETE THE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION APPLICATION
THOROUGHLYTHOROUGHLY & NEATLY & NEATLY
Print clearly – do not be in a rush
Think about your answers before you write them in
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COMPLETE THE APPLICATION COMPLETE THE APPLICATION ASAS THOROUGHLYTHOROUGHLY & NEATLY & NEATLY
AS POSSIBLEAS POSSIBLE
Don’t indicate specific salary requirements
Keep your information consistent with your resume
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ANSWER TRUTHFULLY, BUT ANSWER TRUTHFULLY, BUT DON’T PROVIDE NEGATIVE DON’T PROVIDE NEGATIVE
INFORMATIONINFORMATION
Turn “negatives” into “positives” (such as “job ended” instead of “got fired”)
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DON’TDON’T
DON'T leave blank spaces.
DON'T be unclear. If the question calls for a specific answer, don't try to dodge it by being vague
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DON’TDON’T
DON'T use white-out. If you type your application, use a correctable typewriter or liftoff strips to correct mistakes. Better yet, fill out your application online
DON'T write in cursive. Print.
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DODO
DO make copies of applications, and practice filling one out before you complete the original
DO type or neatly print your answers, and then proofread the applications and essays several times for accuracy. Also ask someone else to proofread with you
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DODO
DO make sure that everything that is supposed to be included is enclosed
DO fill out your own applications. Type the information yourself to avoid crucial mistakes
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DODO
DO start with the simple applications and then progress to the more complex ones
DO describe how you can make a contribution to the companies to which you apply (…it’s not
about you; it’s about the
company…some companies
see teenagers as cheap
disposable labor)
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ONE FINAL THING:ONE FINAL THING:
If using a computer, be sure to use spell check
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ANY QUESTIONSANY QUESTIONS
Review the main points with your
quad group. You will have
a test on applications
and resumes this week.
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POST TESTPOST TEST
1. What items would you bring with you when filling out a job application?
2. Can you use white-out on a job application?3. Is it wise to have some one other than yourself
look over an application?4. Should you make a copy of applications that you
fill out?5. Is it okay to skip filling out parts of an
application and say - see attached resume?
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AssignmentAssignment
I will be handing out an application for you to practice using –
Please fill it out and return it to me in tomorrow’s class.
This application will be used as model for class discussion. Please use fake personal information: fake cell #, fake home address, fake social security #. Use real work experience, volunteer experience, etc.