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Good Afternoon! 10/9/2013

Good Afternoon! 10/9/2013. Today we are: Learning how to properly fill out a job application What happens if you lose your job?. Job Application Guidelines. First Impressions. The job application is designed to help the manager spot your strengths and weaknesses quickly .

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Good Afternoon! 10/9/2013

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  1. Good Afternoon! 10/9/2013 • Today we are: • Learning how to properly fill out a job application • What happens if you lose your job?

  2. Job Application Guidelines

  3. First Impressions • The job application is designed to help the manager spot your strengths and weaknesses quickly. • It’s a snapshot of who you are – HOW DO YOU WANT IT TO RESPRESENT YOU???

  4. Tips • Print • Use a pen • Be neat • Answer EVERY question. Put n/a if it is not applicable • Don’t give an expected salary. Write “open” or “flexible”. • Be accurate • Have a good reason for leaving your jobs • Get permission from people you will use as references • Be HONEST • Sign and date application

  5. Illegal Information to ignore on a job application • Height, weight • Age, sex • Marital status • Size of your family • Religion, politics • Birthplace • Race or national origin • Handicaps • Arrests or convictions • Military discharge

  6. Exceptions • An employer may ask you an off-limits question if that topic has to do with your ability to do the job. • Lifting requirements: physical handicaps can be asked about

  7. But, I have never had a job • List skills or classes that are relevant • List volunteer work, self employment (babysitting), or charitable work • Help you have provided (watched the neighbors dog, help your Mom at her office, etc.)

  8. Let’s try it… • Fill out the provided application with your given work history • Complete on your own • Turn in when completed

  9. Now that I have submitted an application… • Follow-up • If it’s an online application, call to be sure it’s been received • Don’t call or stop in everyday • A couple times is customary • Be professional, courteous and polite! • It will make them look for your application

  10. You got an interview! • Now what? • Research the company (mission statement, sales, news, etc.) • Research the specific job you are applying for (tasks, responsibilities, skills, etc.)

  11. Uh oh! You lost your job! • What is being laid off? • What happens if you are fired? • How are you going to pay your bills? • Who can get unemployment? • How much do you get? • $54.00 per week to $378.00

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