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How to Fill Out a Job Application

How to Fill Out a Job Application. Charles Collica WBL Coordinator. FILLING OUT APPLICATIONS PRETEST. Is it ok to leave blank spaces on a job application ? Yes No If you are not sure of something Sometimes Should you request a specific salary Always Never Sometimes

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How to Fill Out a Job Application

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  1. How to Fill Out a Job Application Charles Collica WBL Coordinator

  2. FILLING OUT APPLICATIONS PRETEST • Is it ok to leave blank spaces on a job application? • Yes • No • If you are not sure of something • Sometimes • Should you request a specific salary • Always • Never • Sometimes • Give a salary range • What is a good reason for leaving a previous job • Boss was a jerk • Better opportunities for advancement • Don’t like co-workers • All of the above

  3. ARRIVE PREPARED • Resume, social security card, driver’s license, etc. • Names & addresses of previous employers, as well as starting dates & salary information • Names, addresses & phone number of references

  4. ARRIVE PREPARED • Black pens/Blue pens (have extras) • Pocket Dictionary

  5. READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY • Review the entire application before you begin • Be sure to write your answers on the correct lines and in the right spaces

  6. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION THOROUGHLY & NEATLY • Print clearly – do not be in a rush • Think about your answers before you write them in

  7. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AS THOROUGHLY & NEATLY • Don’t indicate specific salary requirements • Keep your information consistent with your resume

  8. ANSWER TRUTHFULLY, BUT DON’T PROVIDE NEGATIVE INFORMATION • Turn “negatives” into “positives” (such as “job ended” instead of “got fired”)

  9. DON’T • DON'T leave blank spaces. • DON'T be unclear. If the question calls for a specific answer, don't try to dodge it by being vague • DON'T write in script.

  10. DO • DO make copies of applications, and practice filling one out before you complete the original • DO type or neatly print your answers, and then proofread Also ask someone else to proofread with you • DO make sure that everything that is supposed to be included is enclosed

  11. ONE FINAL THING: • If using a computer, be sure to use spell check • Check out this Video

  12. FILLING OUT APPLICATIONS POST TEST • Is it ok to leave blank spaces on a job application? • Yes • No • If you are not sure of something • Sometimes • Should you request a specific salary • Always • Never • Sometimes • Give a salary range • What is a good reason for leaving a previous job • Boss was a jerk • Better opportunities for advancement • Don’t like co-workers • All of the above

  13. Assignment • You will fill out an application for you to practice with • Please click the link below and print it. • Please fill it out and return it to me in tomorrow’s class. • Practice Job application

  14. ANY QUESTIONS • Contact: • Charles Collica • WBL Coordinator • Farmingdale High School • 752-6600

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