1. Applications

2.  Applications – company documents that give the employers facts about you that can be kept on file  Basic information on education, skills, work history, and references  Even if you have a resume and interview, you should expect to fill out an application

3.  You ability to follow directions  You ability to hold a job  Your achievements  Your thoughtfulness  Did you answer all questions?  Don’t leave any blanks (draw a line or write “N/A”)

4.  Gather the information and materials you will need. (much will be on your resume)  Pens (blue or black) and paper clips  You current address and Social Security number  Educational information (names, dates, diplomas)  Work record (names, address, phone number, dates, responsibilities, wages, names of supervisors, positive reasons for leaving)  Business and operation skills list  Names of certificates, license, professional organizations, honors, achievements that could put you ahead  references (names, job title, company name, address, phone #)  Copies of your resume and cover letter. Paper clip to competed application

5.  Follow directions  If possible, use fountain pen (blue or black)  If you do not have a phone number, arrange a number where a message can be left to write down  Employees with little work experience should put “starting wage” under salary desired. (Negotiable)  No abbreviations  Draw a line and write N/A to show your read the section but does not apply  Keep your reasons for leaving a past job positive.