Good Afternoon! 10/9/2013  Today we are:  Learning how to properly fill out a job application  What happens if you lose your job?

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Good Afternoon! 10/9/2013  Today we are:  Learning how to properly fill out a job application  What happens if you lose your job?

Job Application Guidelines

First Impressions  The job application is designed to help the manager spot your strengths and weaknesses quickly.  It’s a snapshot of who you are – HOW DO YOU WANT IT TO RESPRESENT YOU???

Tips  Print  Use a pen  Be neat  Answer EVERY question. Put n/a if it is not applicable  Don’t give an expected salary. Write “open” or “flexible”.  Be accurate  Have a good reason for leaving your jobs  Get permission from people you will use as references  Be HONEST  Sign and date application

Illegal Information to ignore on a job application  Height, weight  Age, sex  Marital status  Size of your family  Religion, politics  Birthplace  Race or national origin  Handicaps  Arrests or convictions  Military discharge

Exceptions  An employer may ask you an off-limits question if that topic has to do with your ability to do the job.  Lifting requirements: physical handicaps can be asked about

But, I have never had a job  List skills or classes that are relevant  List volunteer work, self employment (babysitting), or charitable work  Help you have provided (watched the neighbors dog, help your Mom at her office, etc.)

Let’s try it…  Fill out the provided application with your given work history  Complete on your own  Turn in when completed

Now that I have submitted an application…  Follow-up  If it’s an online application, call to be sure it’s been received  Don’t call or stop in everyday  A couple times is customary  Be professional, courteous and polite!  It will make them look for your application

You got an interview!  Now what?  Research the company (mission statement, sales, news, etc.)  Research the specific job you are applying for (tasks, responsibilities, skills, etc.)

Uh oh! You lost your job!  What is being laid off?  What happens if you are fired?  How are you going to pay your bills?  Who can get unemployment?  How much do you get?  $54.00 per week to $378.00