1. Employment Applications
Introduction to Business & Marketing

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Complete an employment application form
Task 94

6. 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

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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Sample Application Employer #1 Employer #2 Harris Teeter Self-Employed
42415 Ryan Rd. Brambleton, VA 20148
Phone: (703)
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.

12. 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

13. 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!

14. The Right (and Wrong) Way to Ask Someone to be a Reference
Use the article link on VISION to answer each question.

15. 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.