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Job Applications

Job Applications. Job Applications. Here is the person who will make the decision who gets hired. How you present yourself will determine where your application will be filed…. Job Applications. Where will your application end up?. The NO file. Job Applications.

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Job Applications

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  1. Job Applications

  2. Job Applications Here is the person who will make the decision who gets hired. How you present yourself will determine where your application will be filed…

  3. Job Applications Where will your application end up? The NO file

  4. Job Applications Where will your application end up? The MAYBE file The NO file

  5. Job Applications Where will your application end up? The YES file The MAYBE file The NO file

  6. Job Applications How important is an application? … employers use application information to select who will get an interview. … do not under estimate the importance of the application.

  7. Job Applications Application forms are designed to obtain the information an employer considers important… …this means that they are designed differently.

  8. Job Applications Both the length and complexity of application forms vary greatly… …be sure you follow the instructions exactly!

  9. Job Applications Get an application ahead of time because this will give you time to consider your answers and practice fitting your answers in the spaces provided on the form.

  10. Job Applications Let’s look at some things employers look for on applications …

  11. Job Applications Since employers are looking for the best person to fill the job… …making a good first impression to potential employers is essential to securing employment.

  12. Job Applications You only get one chance to make a first impression… …always be confident and prepared.

  13. Job Applications A job application is one way an employer screens applicants … … they also find out information about you. Here are some suggestions to help you fill out an application…

  14. Job Applications *complete the application form as neatly as possible *fill it out with a pen or typewriter…never use a pencil *answer every question that applies to you…do not leave blanks…use N/A *use your correct name…give your complete address, including zip code

  15. Job Applications *spell all words correctly *do not put ‘anything’ for a job preference…state the exact job you are applying for *do not give extra information about your personal status *be prepared to list references … these are people who will recommend you to an employer

  16. Job Applications *do not state a salary…write ‘negotiable’ *prepare any lists of information in advance *always put a positive spin on your answers

  17. Job Applications You do not have to give information about your… *race *age *religion *sex *marital status *military service *financial status

  18. Job Applications Some common mistakes that job seekers make on applications are: *not following directions *misspelled words *crossed out writing *wrinkled or messy application form *forgetting to sign the application

  19. Job Applications *not printed *incomplete information or unanswered questions *not applying for a specific position *incomplete work history, or large unexplained gaps in work history *application not turned in by the deadline *use of troublesome words, such as "quit" or "fired"

  20. Job Applications Remember… your application is a type of interview… … make a good impression!

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