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Job Application Strategies
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Job applications require: Personal information Position you’re seeking Employment history Education history Skills, licenses, other training References
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Provide Visual Impact Neat No grammar or spelling errors Print Avoid abbreviations Use black ink Answer all questions Use N/A (not applicable) if section
doesn’t apply to you
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Follow Directions
Activity
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Be Positive• Present a positive yet honest picture• Avoid negative information
How can you demonstrate to the employer that you are the best person
for the job?
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Target your qualifications
Research SkillsWork philosophyOrganizational culture
What are most employer’s
looking for in their employees?
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What employers want:
Reading, Writing, and Math
Learning to Learn
Communication: Understanding ideas and information
Adaptability: Creative thinking and problem solving
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Self-esteem, goal setting/motivation
Interpersonal skills, negotiation, teamwork
Organizational effectiveness and leadership
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Handling difficult questions:
Salary requirementsOpenNegotiable
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Reasons for LeavingAvoid:
FiredQuitIllnessPersonal Reasons
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Illegal QuestionsSexAge DisabilitiesMarital statusChildrenRaceArrests
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ReferencesWho can talk about your
qualifications?
Work related: employers/supervisors
Professional: coworkers/customers
Academic: teachers
Personal: social friends
Be sure to get permission from your references!
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Additional Tips:• Be prepared
– Dress appropriately
– Take a pen (black ink)
– Gather all required information
– Follow directions exactly
– Be complete
– Sign your application
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QUESTIONS
For further assistance contact:
NE Workforce Development or your local college/university
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