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Applying For A Job

Applying For A Job

CHECKLIST OF INFORMATION NEEDED WHEN APPLYING FOR A JOB

Your Contact Information Identification Education Information Job Experience References Qualifications Summary

Applying For A Job

Your Contact Information Mailing address E-mail address (only if you check it regularly) Home telephone and/or cell phone numbers

Identification Drivers License Social Security Number

Applying For A Job

Education Information School name, street address, city, and state Months and years of attendance Highest grade completed Diploma or degree awarded

Applying For A Job

Job Experience – Paid and Volunteer For each job include

Job Title (type of work that you did) Name and address of employer Dates of employment Be able to briefly describe your work

Ex. “Provided friendly service to customers during check out”

Applying For A Job

References You should have three references ready in

case they are requested. Good references are:

Former employers, co-workers, teachers, and/or anyone else who can describe your abilities.

You will be asked to provide contact information for each reference.

Because providing contact information may be required, you may want to get permission before using a person as a reference.

Applying For A Job

Qualifications Summary Be prepared to give a brief description of your

best skills and experience in just a few sentences.

Employment Application

Employment Application

Employment Application

Please print and fill out all sections

Applicant Information:Applicant Name: ____________________________

Phone: __________ Cell Phone: _______________

Email Address: _____________________________

Street Address: _____________________________

City: ______________________________________

State & Zip Code: ___________________________

How did you hear about position? _______________

Employment Application

Employment Positions:

Position(s) applying for: ________________________

Are you applying for:

Temporary work (summer or holiday work)? [ ] Y [ ] N

Regular part-time work? [ ] Y [ ] N

Regular full-time work? [ ] Y [ ] N

What days and hours are you available for work? ____

Employment Application

Employment Positions:

If hired, on what date can you start working?

_______ /________ /__________

Month Day Year

Can you work on weekends? [ ] Y [ ] N

Can you work evenings? [ ] Y [ ] N

Are you available to work overtime? [ ] Y [ ] N

Employment ApplicationPersonal Information: 

Have you ever applied to or worked for Company before? [ ] Y [ ] N

If yes, please explain (include date) __________________________

Do you have any friends or relatives working for Company? [ ] Y [ ] N

If yes, state name and relationship: __________________________

If hired, would you have transportation to and from work? [ ] Y [ ] N

If hired, would you be able to present evidence of your U.S.

citizenship or proof of your legal right to work in the United

States? [ ] Y [ ] N

Employment ApplicationPersonal Information:

If hired, are you willing to submit to and pass a controlled substance

test? [ ] Y [ ] N

Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job for which you

are applying either with or without reasonable accommodation?

[ ] Y [ ] N

If no, describe the functions that cannot be performed _____________

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense (felony or

misdemeanor)? [ ] Y [ ] N

If yes, please describe the crime (state the nature of the

crime(s), when and where convicted, and the nature of the

case. ___________________________________________________

Employment Application

Education, Training and ExperienceHigh School:

School name: _________________________________

School address: _______________________________

School city, state, zip: ___________________________

Number of years completed: ______________________

Did you graduate? [ ] Y [ ] N

Degree/Diploma earned: _________________________

Employment Application

Education, Training and ExperienceCollege/University:

School name: _________________________________

School address: _______________________________

School city, state, zip: ___________________________

Number of years completed: ______________________

Did you graduate? [ ] Y [ ] N

Degree/Diploma earned: _________________________

Employment Application

Education, Training and ExperienceVocational School:

School name: _________________________________

School address: _______________________________

School city, state, zip: ___________________________

Number of years completed: ______________________

Did you graduate? [ ] Y [ ] N

Degree/Diploma earned: _________________________

Employment Application

Education, Training and ExperienceMilitary:

Branch: _____________________________________

Rank in Military: ______________________________

Total Years of Service: _________________________

Skills/duties: _________________________________

Related details: _______________________________

Employment ApplicationAdditional Information

Do you speak, write or understand any foreign languages?

[ ] Y [ ] N

If yes, describe which language(s) and how fluent of a

speaker you consider yourself to be. ________________

Employment Application

Employment History

Are you currently employed? [ ] Y [ ] N

If you are currently employed, may we contact your current

employer? [ ] Y [ ] N

Below please describe past and present employment

positions, dating back five years. Please account for all

periods of unemployment. Even if you have attached a

resume, this section must be completed.

Employment Application

Employment History

Name of Employer: _______________________________

Name of Supervisor: ______________________________

Telephone Number: ______________________________

Business Type: __________________________________

Street Address: ________City: _______ State/Zip _______

Length of Employment (Include Dates): _______________

Position and Duties: Reason for Leaving: ______________

May we contact this employer for references? [ ] Y [ ] N

Employment Application

References

List three people who have knowledge of your work

performance. Please include professional references only.

Name: _________________________________________

Telephone Number: ______________________________

Street Address: ________City: _________ State/Zip _____

Occupation: _____________________________________

Number of years acquainted: _______________________

Relationship to you: _______________________________

Employment ApplicationCertification

Certification 

I hereby certify that all entries and attachments are true and complete,

and I agree and understand that any falsification of information herein

regardless of time of discovery, may cause forfeiture on my part of any

employment. I understand that all information on this application is

subject to verification and I consent to criminal history and background

checks. I also consent that you may contact references, former

employers and educational institutions listed regarding this application.

______________________________

Applicant Signature

______________________________

Date

Employment Application

Please print and fill out all sections

Applicant Information:Applicant Name:

Phone: Cell Phone:

Email Address:

Street Address:

City:

State & Zip Code:

How did you hear about position?

Susan M. Smith

919-222-3333 919-333-2222

Susan@gmail.com617 Grove Avenue

Sunny Town

NC 27612

Workshop

Employment Application

Employment Positions:

Position(s) applying for:

Are you applying for:

Temporary work (summer or holiday work)? [ ] Y [ ] N

Regular part-time work? [ ] Y [ ] N

Regular full-time work? [ ] Y [ ] N

What days and hours are you available for work?

Store Clerk

X

X

M-F 7:00 am – 10:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

Employment Application

Employment Positions:

If hired, on what date can you start working?

Can you work on weekends? [ ] Y [ ] N

Can you work evenings? [ ] Y [ ] N

Are you available to work overtime? [ ] Y [ ] N

9/23/2009

XX

X

Employment ApplicationPersonal Information: 

Have you ever applied to or worked for Company before? [ ] Y [ ] N

If yes, please explain (include date)

Do you have any friends or relatives working for Company? [ ] Y [ ] N

If yes, state name and relationship: __________________________

If hired, would you have transportation to and from work? [ ] Y [ ] N

If hired, would you be able to present evidence of your U.S.

citizenship or proof of your legal right to work in the United

States? [ ] Y [ ] N

I applied in October of 2007, but was not selected for employment

X

X

X

X

Employment ApplicationPersonal Information:

If hired, are you willing to submit to and pass a controlled substance

test? [ ] Y [ ] N

Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job for which you

are applying either with or without reasonable accommodation?

[ ] Y [ ] N

If no, describe the functions that cannot be performed _____________

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense (felony or

misdemeanor)? [ ] Y [ ] N

X

X

X

Employment ApplicationPersonal Information:

If yes, please describe the crime (state the nature of the

crime(s), when and where convicted, and the nature of the

case.

In 2002 I was charged with possession of a controlled substance. I plead guilty to the charge and successfully completed my probation period and a rehabilitation program. I am currently drug free, and have been since my conviction in 2002.

Employment Application

Education, Training and ExperienceHigh School:

School name:

School address:

School city, state, zip:

Number of years completed:

Did you graduate? [ ] Y [ ] N

Degree/Diploma earned:

Happy High School

123 High School Lane

Sunny Town, NC 27612

4X

Diploma

Employment Application

Education, Training and ExperienceCollege/University:

School name:

School address: _______________________________

School city, state, zip: ___________________________

Number of years completed: ______________________

Did you graduate? [ ] Y [ ] N

Degree/Diploma earned: _________________________

Not Applicable (n/a)

Employment Application

Education, Training and ExperienceVocational School:

School name:

School address:

School city, state, zip:

Number of years completed:

Did you graduate? [ ] Y [ ] N

Degree/Diploma earned:

Radford Technical College

Nash StreetWilson, NC 27812

1

X

Employment Application

Education, Training and ExperienceMilitary:

Branch:

Rank in Military:

Total Years of Service:

Skills/Duties:

Related details:

ArmySergeant

15

Infantry

Cook

Employment ApplicationAdditional Information

Do you speak, write or understand any foreign languages?

[ ] Y [ ] N

If yes, describe which language(s) and how fluent of a

speaker you consider yourself to be. ________________

X

Employment Application

Employment History

Are you currently employed? [ ] Y [ ] N

If you are currently employed, may we contact your current

employer? [ ] Y [ ] N

Below please describe past and present employment

positions, dating back five years. Please account for all

periods of unemployment. Even if you have attached a

resume, this section must be completed.

X

X

Employment Application

Employment History Continued

Name of Employer:

Name of Supervisor:

Telephone Number:

Business Type:

Street Address:

Length of Employment (Include Dates):

Company 1Mary Martin

222-123-4567

Restaurant333 Food Lane, Sunny Town, NC 27612

April 2006 to present

Employment Application

Employment History Continued

Position and Duties:

Reason for Leaving:

May we contact this employer for references? [ ] Y [ ] N

Team Member: Provided prompt and friendly service to restaurant guests, handled cash register functions, and occasionally took drive through orders.

I am currently employed, but I am looking for additional work.

X

Employment Application

References

List three people who have knowledge of your work

performance. Please include professional references only.

Name:

Telephone Number:

Street Address:

Occupation:

Number of years acquainted:

Relationship to you:

Bruce Briant

222-555-2626Point Place, Sunny Town, NC 27612

Team Member at Company

1 year

Co-worker

Employment ApplicationCertification

Certification 

I hereby certify that all entries and attachments are true and complete,

and I agree and understand that any falsification of information herein

regardless of time of discovery, may cause forfeiture on my part of any

employment. I understand that all information on this application is

subject to verification and I consent to criminal history and background

checks. I also consent that you may contact references, former

employers and educational institutions listed regarding this application.

______________________________

Applicant Signature

______________________________

Date

Susan M. Smith9/10/09

Answering Difficult Questions

Answering Difficult QuestionsPrior Terminations, Incarcerations, and Criminal Convictions* 

There is really only one rule when it comes to answering

difficult questions about prior terminations, incarcerations,

and criminal convictions. You must be honest. Having a

criminal record will not prevent you from being hired, but

lying might. Employers will be impressed if you can show

that you have learned from your experiences. If you are

asked a difficult question regarding your past, make sure to

put a positive spin on your story. It will demonstrate

maturity and strength of character if you are able to admit

past wrongs while also explaining how those experiences

made you a stronger person and a better candidate for the

position.

Answering Difficult QuestionsExample Questions and AnswersQ: I see you were terminated from your last position.

Can you explain what happened?Possible Answers:

1. I was terminated for failing to show up to work several days in a row. However, I have learned from my past mistakes, and can guarantee you that I will be at work on time.

2. I was terminated for inappropriate behavior. However, at the time I was struggling with substance abuse, and that is no longer a problem. I have been through a wonderful rehab program, and have really gotten my life together. I have been drug free for over a year, and know that I have the maturity to handle this position in a professional manner.

3. I was let go along with several other employees because of downsizing in the company.

Answering Difficult QuestionsExample Questions and AnswersQ: I see that you have been convicted of a crime. Can

you explain what happened?

Possible Answers:

1. I was convicted of possession of narcotics. I struggled with substance abuse as a teen and young adult, but with the help of family and friends I have been able to break free from my addiction.

2. I was convicted of theft, but I can guarantee that I will never commit such an act again. When the incident occurred I was struggling to support myself and my young son. I attempted to steal some baby formula and was caught. I was young, not very wise, and desperate. I now know I have resources to help me in times of trouble.

Answering Difficult QuestionsExample Questions and AnswersQ: I see that you have been convicted of a crime. Can

you explain what happened?

Possible Answers Continued:

3. I was convicted of battery. I was in an unstable relationship, and my boyfriend was verbally abusive. The stress of the relationship got to be too much, and one day I hit him with a frying pan. I know my actions were wrong, and I have taken steps to make sure nothing similar occurs in the future. I have been taking anger management classes and have also joined a support group for abused women.