Transcript JOB APPLICATION DOS AND DON’TS

JOB APPLICATION
DOS AND DON’TS
Patricia Crawford
WBL Coordinator
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FILLING OUT APPLICATIONS
PRETEST
1. Is it ok to leave blank spaces on a job
application?
2. Should you use white-out on a job application?
3. Is a necessity to request a specific salary.
4. Does information have to be consistent with
your resume?
5. If unsure of an answer, it is ok to be vague?
6. Is it cheating if you proofread with a partner?
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ARRIVE PREPARED WITH WHAT
YOU WILL NEED
Resume, social security card, driver’s
license, etc.
Names & addresses of previous
employers, as well as starting dates
& salary information
Names, addresses & phone number
of references
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ARRIVE PREPARED WITH WHAT
YOU WILL NEED
Black pens (have extras)
Pocket Dictionary
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READ AND FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Review the entire application
before you begin
Be sure to write your answers on
the correct lines and in the right
spaces
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COMPLETE THE APPLICATION
THOROUGHLY & NEATLY
Print clearly – do not be in a rush
Think about your answers before
you write them in
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COMPLETE THE APPLICATION
AS THOROUGHLY & NEATLY
AS POSSIBLE
Don’t indicate specific salary
requirements
Keep your information
consistent with your resume
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ANSWER TRUTHFULLY, BUT
DON’T PROVIDE NEGATIVE
INFORMATION
Turn “negatives” into “positives”
(such as “job ended” instead of “got
fired”)
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DON’T
DON'T leave blank spaces.
DON'T be unclear. If the question calls for a
specific answer, don't try to dodge it by being
vague
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DON’T
DON'T use correction fluid. If you type your
application, use a correctable typewriter or
liftoff strips to correct mistakes. Better yet, fill
out your application online
DON'T write in script.
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DO
DO make copies of applications, and
practice filling one out before you
complete the original
DO type or neatly print your answers, and
then proofread the applications and essays
several times for accuracy. Also ask
someone else to proofread with you
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DO
DO make sure that everything that is
supposed to be included is enclosed
DO fill out your own applications. Type
the information yourself to avoid
crucial mistakes
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DO
DO start with the simple applications and then
progress to the more complex ones
DO describe how you can make a
contribution to the companies to which you
apply
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ONE FINAL THING:
If using a computer, be sure to use spell check
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ANY QUESTIONS
Contact:
Patricia Crawford
WBL Coordinator
OCM BOCES
758-1111
[email protected]
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POST TEST
1. What items would you bring with you when
filling out a job application?
2. Can you use white-out on a job application?
3. Is it wise to have some one other than yourself
look over an application?
4. Should you make a copy of applications that you
fill out?
5. Is it common to skip filling out an application
and say - see attached resume?
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Assignment
I will be handing out an application for you to
practice with –
Please fill it out and return it to me in
tomorrow’s class.
This application will be used as model for
when you fill out a resume for a future job.
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