1. Employment Applications Online, Email, Paper

2. Online Visit company websites to find out if they have their application online Can usually be found under the heading “About Us” or similar heading Follow their specific directions for completing the application online and submitting

3. Email Title of position applying for as the subject line Attach copy of your resume using format specified by company—plain text or MS Word Some employers do not accept attachments- -resume will then be part of the body of the email

4. Email Cover letter will be the body of the email Be brief and to the point Make sure signature line and contact information for scheduling and interview are included Send yourself a copy of email to check formatting before sending to employer

5. Paper—In Person Download samples from Internet and practice completing forms before going in person Ask for copy of application and take with you to complete and return if possible Be prepared for brief, on-the-spot interview— know days/times available for work Neat and tidy appearance

6. Paper—In Person Bring the following to complete application – Your full contact information – Educational information including dates of completion – Previous employment information—names, addresses, dates of employment – References including contact information – Copies of current resume – Two black ink pens

7. Paper—In Person Print/Write neatly Follow directions carefully leaving no blanks If something doesn’t pertain to you, write “not applicable”

8. References Doyle, Allison. “Your Guide to Job Searching. http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/a/jobapplication_p.htm, November 14, 2005. http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/a/jobapplication_p.htm