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It’s Your Future . . . You Fill in the Blanks!

It’s Your Future . . . You Fill in the Blanks!. APPLICATIONS. Role of the Application. It becomes a “calling card”. Screens you Out/In. Creates an agenda for the interview. Helpful Hints. Take your time & FOLLOW DIRECTIONS! Always Print or Type. Use a Pen -- NOT Pencil.

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It’s Your Future . . . You Fill in the Blanks!

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  1. It’s Your Future . . . You Fill in the Blanks! APPLICATIONS

  2. Role of the Application • It becomes a “calling card”. • Screens you Out/In. • Creates an agenda for the interview.

  3. Helpful Hints . . . • Take your time & FOLLOW DIRECTIONS! • Always Print or Type. • Use a Pen -- NOT Pencil. • Neatness counts – A LOT!! • Answer every question. • Don’t give an expected salary, write “Open” or “Negotiable”.

  4. Helpful Hints . . . (cont.) • Use a copy of your resume as a guide. • Be accurate. Check spelling, etc. • Make sure your reason for leaving each job is a good one. • Get permission from your references. • Be honest. No exaggerating. • Don’t forget to sign & date the application.

  5. Application “Info” • Personal Information • SSN • Are you authorized to work in the U.S.? • Are you over the age of 18? • Hours available to work

  6. Application “Info” (cont.) • Position applying for • Are you willing to relocate? • Date available to start work • Education and Training • List Honors, Achievements, Memberships & Activities

  7. Application “Info” (cont.) • Criminal record • Work History • References from former or present employers • Character references from someone other that a former employer or relative

  8. Application “Info” (cont.) Open-Ended Questions • Require more than Yes/No Answers • Usually 2 or 3 short sentence answers • Be clear, concise & POSITIVE

  9. There is NEVER a second change to make a good first impression . . . • Be well groomed • Dress appropriately • Be prepared • Bring copies of your resume • Read all questions BEFORE beginning • If you have questions, ask the person who gave you the application

  10. Above All…. SELL YOURSELF!!

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