Job Applications

Critical Workplace Skills

Purpose of Applications

Obtain information about youDetermine how neat you areFind out whether or not you

can use standard English

Helpful HintsUse black ink or typeRead carefully whether to

write first or last name firstEducation – write last school

attended firstWork Experience – write last

job held first

Helpful HintsCareful on reasons for leavingFill in all blanks – NAWhen asked about salary –

put open or negotiable Include phone numberAlways 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 one applicationCreate a follow-up letterBring one application to

class on Thursday! (either job or college)

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?