mission statement: to provide skills for tomorrow's workforce
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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?