How To Fill Out A Job Application

1. WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS How To Fill Out A Job Application

2. Learning Objectives • This lesson will be used to prepare students for the real-world of work. • To gain experience in filling out a job application.  • To practice writing and filling out sample job application forms on multiple levels. WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

3. Pre-test - True or False • You should use a blue or blank ink pen to fill out a job application, • It is important to fill out all pertinent information. • You must lie about bad job experiences. • References are not important. • Arrive early with a neat appearance. WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

4. Resources and Technology • This link appeals to viewers of all multiple intelligences… • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIRvxk9Gcf8 • Great websites: • ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Fill-Out-A-Job-Application • www.nhlink.net/employme/new.htm (Includes a sample) WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

5. Preparing to get a Job Application • Arrive to the establishment early in the day clean and neat WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

6. Picking Up The Job Application 2. Request 2 copies in case of error WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

7. Filling Out The Job Application • Read directions before you write • Use a ball point pen and print only • Write legibly and neat WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

8. Filling Out The Job Application • Write in all fields. • If not applicable write n/a. • Go the extra mile filling out details • Use complete spelling and vocabulary WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

9. Filling Out The Job Application • Sell yourself! • Be honest – you can be fired from the job at any time if you have lied on a job application. • Write skills that match your Resume WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

10. Completing the Application • Have someone proofread and check application • References are important, add them! • Time to hand in the application

11. Post Test • You should use a #3 pencil to fill out a job application, False • It is important to fill out all pertinent information True • You’ll lie about bad job experiences False • References are not important False • Arrive early with a neat appearance True WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

12. Assessment • Visit 3 employers based on individual Career DNA. • Obtain and complete the job applications • Utilize information from this lesson • Hand in 3 applications for review WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS