Applying for a Job

The Application

Job Application

Job Application

A written request for

employment typically on a specific form provided by the potential

employer

Make a good impression with the

employer

Gather information about an individual’s

qualifications

Compare candidates to one

another

Acquiring a Job

Application

Bring a Black Pen and Contact Information for:

Past Employers 3 References

If you go in person wear non-denim pants and a collared shirt

Get an Application:

On the Internet In Person By E-mail

Completing the

Application

After you pick up the application

make copies of it in case you

make a mistake on the original

Follow directions carefully

• Look for statements such as “for office use only” or “do not write below this line.”

• If you make a mistake use white out sparingly

If your handwriting is not legible:

• Scan the application and format the document so you can print it onto the application

Completing the

Application

When answering “what job is

being applied for”, be specific

Education and

employment history

should be listed

beginning with most

recent

Only list skills and abilities

relevant to the job being

applied for

The only abbreviation that should be used is N/A

• Not Applicable

• Use it when a question does not refer to you

• Don’t leave things blank

Contact

Information

Use a professional email address

• Example:

(Yourname)@gmail.com

Voice mail should be professional

• Include your name so they can confirm they have reached the right person

• Music or poor language is not appropriate

When applying online safeguard your personal information:

• Make sure the company is legitimate and secure

Social Security

Numbers

Do NOT list your social

security number on a Job

Application!

Once you have been offered the

job you will need to give your social

security number

Salary/Wages

A number that is too low will not give a person what they

deserve to be paid

A number too high may cause an employer to not

consider someone

If unsure what to put, use “negotiable”

Research typical salaries

for the job being applied for

Changing jobs

If you’re fired, use neutral terminology

Involuntary separation

If a person quits, use neutral terminology

Voluntary separation

If a person was laid off for no fault of their

own, give the reason why

Lack of work, lack of funding, temporary or seasonal position

Illegal questions

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission states

that employers cannot discriminate against the

following:

Race Color Religion Gender

Employers cannot ask

for your birth date--they can

only ask if you are under18

References

Personal

Reference

• Someone who can give an honest opinion about a person’s character

Professional Reference

• Someone who has supervised you in the work force

Reference Contact

Information

• Preferred phone number, email, mailing address, & time of day that they can be reached

Turning in the

Job Application

Do a follow up phone call in 3 business days to inquire about any questions and to be sure the correct person received the

application

Wear non denim pants and a collared shirt

Double check the application for mistakes

The law

Minimum Wage

• The amount the government required must be paid to employees regardless of the job or age of the employee

• Federal minimum wage was set at $7.25/hour. Labor Laws

15 year olds

• Can work in non–manufacturing/non-hazardous jobs

• Less 3 hours a day on school days

• Less than 18 hours per week during school

• Less than 8 hours on non school days

• Less than 40 hours per week when school is not in session

16-17 years of age

• May perform any non hazardous job for unlimited hours

18 years or older

• May perform any job, whether hazardous or not for unlimited hours

Labor Laws