Tips for Completing Application Forms

							                 Tips for Completing Application Forms
• Make a copy of the blank form before starting or ask for 2 copies
• Read entire form before beginning so you know what is being asked and
  what section is most appropriate for information
• Use blue or black ink unless directed otherwise (or type)
• Check whether your responses need to be written above or below the line
• Legibly print all responses (block printing is easiest to read)
• Adjust size of writing so information fits in the available space
• For security reasons, do NOT write your social security number on an
  application form. Write in ‘Available Upon Hire’ or write only the last 4
  digits (--------5555). Be prepared to provide the number when hired
• Use NA (not applicable or does not apply) rather than leaving lines blank
• Be complete. Address/location usually means mailing address, city, state
  and ZIP
• Use first and last names (spelled correctly) and correct titles of former
  supervisors or references
• Be as specific and complete as possible
• Position desired should be a specific job or at least some descriptor such
  as server or crew member. Do NOT use ‘any’!
• Salary questions should be answered with ‘open’ or ‘negotiable’
• Date You Can Start question should be a specific date if possible or
  ‘immediately’
• Attach other sheets of paper if all information won’t fit in space given.
  Be sure your name is at the top of the attached sheet and print on the
  application ‘see attachment’ (don’t forget to actually attach it!)
• If you make an error and do not have another form, draw a single line
  through the error and write the correction above the error
• Check all spelling
• Have someone proofread your application
• Sign and date your application
• Make a copy of the completed application for your records




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