1. Completing a Job Application

2. How Important is the Application?
You are making your 1st impression
Creates the tone for the interview

3. You Will Need: A black or blue pen Phone numbers & addresses
Previous experience dates

4. Tips For a Good Application
Read the ENTIRE application
Follow directions
Print legibly
Complete every blank
Give accurate information

5. More Tips… Keep your application form neat and clean
Check you spelling
Sign the job application form
Check over your completed form

6. Remember…
Your application is the 1st sample of your work that employers will see
Sell yourself by describing an interesting, enthusiastic worker

7. Let’s Get Started!

8. Personal Information
Name
Address
Telephone Number

9. Position Wanted NC Minimum Wage $7.25/hour Job Title Date Available
Salary Desired
Times Available
NC Minimum Wage
$7.25/hour

10. Education High School and College Name of School Location of School
Degree/Course of Study
Academic Awards, Honors, Nominations

11. 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

12. 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

13. Skills Something that relates to the job you are applying for
Computer Skills
Job Skills
CPR Certified
Fluent in more than 1 Language
Etc.

14. Other Information U.S. Citizenship and Legality Military Status
Criminal Background
Signature

15. 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