Employment Applications Introduction to Business & Marketing

What is an Employment Application? An application is a standardized form used to collect relevant information: Contact Information Work Experience Skills References

Isn’t that on a resume? Resume subjective (opinion, emotion) used to get an interview with a decision maker Application objective (fact-based) formally documents your qualifications in a legal document

aPPLICATIONS Applications are also used to: demonstrate your ability to follow directions ensure that complete information is provided require a signature to attest to truthfulness

Complete an employment application form Task 94

Attention to Detail Preparation ~ Always bring copies of resume & other relevant information to ensure accuracy Accurate and Complete Information ~ including name, address, SSN, education, work experiences, references, etc. Legible Penmanship & Neatness ~ Use a blue or black pen only ~ Consider capital letters for clarity References ~ Always ask permission before listing a person as a reference

Electronic Applications Include complete, accurate, and effectively organized information Follow additional criteria: Attention to security concerns Use of keywords Scanner-friendly format

What criteria do employers use to evaluate applications? Think About It!

Application Accuracy DO DON’T Complete the form neatly & check spelling. Answer every question! Write “N/A” if not applicable. Use your full name, not a nickname. List a specific job title if asked for your preference. Leave unintentional marks such as scribbles or crossed out words Skip sections Use colored ink or a pencil List “anything” for a position

Complete the Sample Application Complete the Sample Application. Use truthful & accurate information for all sections except for Work History, which will be provided on the next slide. Omit the ‘references’ section until you have finished your notes. Sample Application

Sample Application Employer #1 Employer #2 Harris Teeter Self-Employed 42415 Ryan Rd. Brambleton, VA 20148 Phone: (703) 542-8300 Supervisor: Greg Grocery Job Title: Cashier Dates of Employment: 01/2015 – present Hourly Wage: $8.50 Self-Employed Home Address & Phone Number Supervisor: Parent Name Job Title: Childcare or Lawn Services Dates of Employment: 08/2014 – 10/2014 Hourly Wage: $10.00 Complete this application (printed) together as a class with identical information. Apply for Ford’s Fish Shack.

Who should be a reference? Consider references who : are not related to you have known you for a significant period of time, preferably one year or more know your work habits & personal traits can confidently recommend you for the job

Professional References Consider requesting a reference from your: Teachers Former employers Family friends Neighbors (established business contacts) Always ask permission to use someone else’s contact information!

The Right (and Wrong) Way to Ask Someone to be a Reference https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-right-and-wrong-way-to-ask-someone-to-be-a-reference Use the article link on VISION to answer each question.

Assignments (1) Article Questions (2) REQUEST FOR A REFERENCE Use the link on Mr. Starke’s website to answer the eight questions at the end of your notes. The article is called: The Right (and Wrong) Way to Ask Someone to be a Reference Download the electronic document. Complete the request using the guidelines discussed in class today (refer to notes). Print a hard copy and turn in by the end of class today.