Here is the person who
will make the decision
who gets hired.
How you present yourself
will determine where your
application will be filed…
Where will
your
application
end up?
The
NO
file
Where will
your
application
end up?
The The
MAYBE NO
file file
Where will
your
application
end up?
The YES file
The The
MAYBE NO
file file
How important is an
application?
… employers use application
information to select who will
get an interview.
… do not under estimate the importance
of the application.
Application forms are
designed to obtain the
information an employer
considers important…
…this means that they are designed
differently.
Both the length and complexity
of application forms vary
greatly…
…be sure you follow the instructions exactly!
Get an application ahead of
time because this will give
you time to consider your
answers and practice
fitting your answers in the
spaces provided on
the form.
Let’s look at some
things employers
look for on
applications …
Since employers are
looking for the best
person to fill the job…
…making a good first impression to potential
employers is essential to securing employment.
You only get
one chance
to make a
first
impression…
…always be confident and prepared.
A job application is one
way an employer
screens applicants …
… they also find out information
about you.
Here are some suggestions to help you
fill out an application…
*complete the application form as
neatly as possible
*fill it out with a pen or typewriter…never use
a pencil
*answer every question that applies to you…do not
leave blanks…use N/A
*use your correct name…give your complete
address, including zip code
*spell all words correctly
*do not put ‘anything’ for a job preference…state
the exact job you are applying for
*do not give extra information about your
personal status
*be prepared to list references … these are people
who will recommend you to an employer
*do not state a salary…write ‘negotiable’
*prepare any lists of information in advance
*always put a positive spin on your answers
You do not have to give
information about your…
*race
*age
*religion
*sex
*marital status
*military service
*financial status
Some common mistakes
that job seekers make on
applications are:
*not following directions
*misspelled words
*crossed out writing
*wrinkled or messy application form
*forgetting to sign the application
*not printed
*incomplete information
or unanswered questions
*not applying for a
specific position
*incomplete work history, or large
unexplained gaps in work history
*application not turned in by the deadline
*use of troublesome words, such as "quit" or "fired"
Remember…
your application is a
type of interview…
… make a good
impression!