Completing a Job Application
How Important is the Application? You are making your 1st impression Creates the tone for the interview
You Will Need: A black or blue pen Phone numbers & addresses Previous experience dates
Tips For a Good Application Read the ENTIRE application Follow directions Print legibly Complete every blank Give accurate information
More Tips… Keep your application form neat and clean Check you spelling Sign the job application form Check over your completed form
Remember… Your application is the 1st sample of your work that employers will see Sell yourself by describing an interesting, enthusiastic worker
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Personal Information Name Address Telephone Number E-mail
Position Wanted NC Minimum Wage $7.25/hour Job Title Date Available Salary Desired Times Available NC Minimum Wage $7.25/hour
Education High School and College Name of School Location of School Degree/Course of Study Academic Awards, Honors, Nominations
Put “N/A” if you’ve never worked before Work Experience List in chronological order Name and Address of Employer Job Title and Description Dates Worked Pay Reason for Leaving Put “N/A” if you’ve never worked before
References Must have 3 Can be a teacher, former employer, pastor, neighbor, coach Do not put a family member unless you work for them Address and Phone Number Put relationship (Teacher, Employer, Pastor, Neighbor, Coach) How long you have known them
Skills Something that relates to the job you are applying for Computer Skills Job Skills CPR Certified Fluent in more than 1 Language Etc.
Other Information U.S. Citizenship and Legality Military Status Criminal Background Signature
Remember… This is the beginning of you interview Fill in EVERY blank to the best of your knowledge Make yourself desirable and high-demand Sign the application