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Completing Effective Job Applications

Completing Effective Job Applications. Always read and follow instructions. Make application neat and accurate. Don’t do scratch marks. Get a Second Application if needed. Super Fods. Super Foods. 09/12/09. Jacob. Thompson. Thompson. M.

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Completing Effective Job Applications

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  1. Completing Effective Job Applications

  2. Always read and follow instructions.

  3. Make application neat and accurate. Don’t do scratch marks. Get a Second Application if needed. Super Fods Super Foods 09/12/09 Jacob Thompson Thompson M Use Black Ink. Other colors are not professional and do not photo copy well.

  4. Find out what jobs are open. Super Foods 09/12/09 Jacob Thompson M Cashier Anything Do not put “anything”, use a job title.

  5. Be specific with a start date. Super Foods 09/12/09 Jacob Thompson M Cashier 9/13/09 N/A 141 N Main St. Any-town, USA 55555 (555)555-3333 N/A N/A Do not leave blank spaces.

  6. Be specific with availability. Cashier 9/13/09 N/A 141 N Main St. Any-town, USA 55555 (555)555-3333 N/A N/A 7am to 11pm x x x x x x x x x x Have alternate transp. x x x x x Explain transportation options. Answer all questions on application.

  7. Be accurate on education levels. x x N/A GED, May 2006 N/A N/A Mid-state Tech 1/06 5/06 Cash Handling course, June 2008 at the Job Center Include any special training you have had. Sun City Jaycees, 2006 - present Being a member of a group can help you get a job!

  8. Know all the data about your previous jobs. Hardees Restaurant 142 S. Main St. Cashier Any-town, USA 5555 Cheryl Nelson Employer Address 9 months x Supervisor or contact name 11/08 07/09 Dates of Employment 6.75 Salary 7.35 x

  9. Don’t put down anything negative but be honest. Hardees Restaurant 142 S. Main St. Cashier Job advancement Boss was a jerk Any-town, USA 5555 Cheryl Nelson 9 months x 11/08 07/09 6.75 7.35 x

  10. Describe your job duties concisely. Hardees Restaurant 142 S. Main St. Cashier Job advancement Any-town, USA 5555 Cheryl Nelson Responsible for taking and filling orders at the drive-thru. Maintained an accurate cash drawer. 9 months x Was awarded “Most Accurate Cashier” three different months. 11/08 07/09 6.75 7.35 x Include any special recognition you received at the job.

  11. Indicate if it is ok to talk to your current and past employer(s). X X If you indicate “no”, be prepared to explain the reason in an interview.

  12. ALWAYS ask before you use someone as a reference. X X Beth Johnson 555/555-7000 148 Main St. Any-town, USA 55555 Mike Sherman 555/555-1212 960 N. Sherman Any-town, USA 555/555-1111 Anna Segal PO Box 74 Sun City, 54824 Be prepared with both Personal and Work References.

  13. ALWAYS be sure to sign the application! X X Beth Johnson 555/555-7000 148 Main St. Any-town, USA 55555 Mike Sherman 555/555-1212 960 N. Sherman Any-town, USA 555/555-1111 Anna Segal PO Box 74 Sun City, 54824 Jacob Thompson 9/12/09

  14. Additional Points: Bring a pocket dictionary to ensure accurate spelling. Always allow yourself a half hour to complete an application on-site and complete it on-site. Don’t do a marathon grab-and-take approach. Ask for a new application if a mistake was made. An employer is more impressed with a person being concerned about getting it right who is willing to ask for another application.

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