CHARLES COLLICAWBL COORDINATOR

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How to Fill Out a Job Application

FILLING OUT APPLICATIONS PRETEST

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1. Is it ok to leave blank spaces on a job application?a) Yesb) Noc) If you are not sure of somethingd) Sometimes

2. Should you request a specific salarya) Alwaysb) Neverc) Sometimesd) Give a salary range

3. What is a good reason for leaving a previous joba) Boss was a jerkb) Better opportunities for advancementc) Don’t like co-workersd) All of the above

ARRIVE PREPARED3

Resume, social security card, driver’s license, etc.Names & addresses of previous employers, as well as starting dates & salary informationNames, addresses & phone number of references

ARRIVE PREPARED4

Black pens/Blue pens (have extras)

Pocket Dictionary

READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

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Review the entire application before you begin

Be sure to write your answers on the correct lines and in the right spaces

COMPLETE THE APPLICATION THOROUGHLY & NEATLY

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Print clearly – do not be in a rush

Think about your answers before you write them in

COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AS THOROUGHLY & NEATLY

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Don’t indicate specific salary requirements

Keep your information consistent with your resume

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY, BUT DON’T PROVIDE NEGATIVE

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Turn “negatives” into “positives” (such as “job ended” instead of “got fired”)

DON’T9

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 vagueDON'T write in script.

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DO make copies of applications, and practice filling one out before you complete the originalDO type or neatly print your answers, and then proofread Also ask someone else to proofread with you DO make sure that everything that is supposed to be included is enclosed

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If using a computer, be sure to use spell check

Check out this Video

FILLING OUT APPLICATIONS POST TEST

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1. Is it ok to leave blank spaces on a job application?a) Yesb) Noc) If you are not sure of somethingd) Sometimes

2. Should you request a specific salarya) Alwaysb) Neverc) Sometimesd) Give a salary range

3. What is a good reason for leaving a previous joba) Boss was a jerkb) Better opportunities for advancementc) Don’t like co-workersd) All of the above

Assignment13

You will fill out an application for you to practice withPlease click the link below and print it.Please fill it out and return it to me in tomorrow’s class. Practice Job application

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Contact:Charles CollicaWBL CoordinatorFarmingdale High School752-6600