Mission Statement:

To provide skills for tomorrow's workforce

The Job Application Form

Your application is the first sample of your work that employers will see!

Sell yourself by describing an interesting, enthusiastic worker!

How important is the application?

It screens you out or in!

You are making your first impression!

Creates the schema for the interview!

Purpose of Applications

Obtain information about you Determine how neat you are Find out whether or not you can use

standard English

What to bring:

Two black pens Correction fluid Previous experience dates Permission from three references Phone numbers Pocket-size dictionary

Tips for a good application

Read the entire application

Ask to take the application home

Print neatly

Complete every blank

Sell yourself

The Application Process

Keep your application form neat

and clean Follow directions carefully and

completely Check your spelling Sign the job application form Read over your completed form

Application Abbreviations

co company dob date of birth zip zip code f female m male ht height wt weight ss# social security number mo month no number tel telephone number yr year

Commonly Used Vocabulary on Applications

confidentiality reference occupation bonded position signature surname maiden name maternal paternal residence spouse marital status

convicted personal personnel compensation qualifications referral dependent dependant permanent previously eligibility disability

Helpful Hints Use black ink or type Read carefully whether to write first or

last name first Education – write last school attended

first Work Experience – write last job held

first

Helpful Hints Careful on reasons for leaving Fill in all blanks – NA When asked about salary – put open

or negotiable Include phone number Always pick up two applications

You Don’t Have To Answer Questions About

Race Religion Sex Marital Status Children Financial Status

Top 10 Mistakes

Misspelled words Crossed out writing Failure to print Wrinkled application Folded application

Incomplete information Unanswered Questions Incomplete work history Late – deadline Neglecting to sign

BEFORE YOU WRITE ALWAYS…

Read the ENTIRE application

Make several copies

Practice Time!

Fill out two applications DON’T FORGET TO BRING TWO

APPLICATIONS TOMORROW!

Application Evaluation

Rate the application from 1-10 on neatness.

Did this person misspell words? Are mistakes crossed out? Is the application complete? Is the application signed?

Application Evaluation

Is the application signed? Did the person print? WOULD YOU GIVE THIS PERSON

THE JOB BASED ONLY ON THE APPLICATION?