ApplicationsApplications are often used to screen people out before businesses receive many more applications than they have job openings for. Don’t let yourself get screened out!A good application may mean the difference between getting an interview and not getting one. THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN FILLING OUT AN APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT: Be business-like and make a good impression.
Dress as if you were going to an interview.
The first person you meet is very important and may determine who will (or will not) get an interview - be polite to everyone you meet.
Personal appearance counts - pay attention to your hair, nails, clothes, shoes, etc. Always go alone.
It is illegal for an employer to ask for information regarding place of birth, nationality, race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, citizenship or for a photograph. – READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND FOLLOW THEM EXACTLY. READ ALL QUESTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ANSWERING ANY. Take your time - you will not be judged on how quickly you can fill out the application Always PRINT and use a PEN. Fill in EVERY space - if a question doesn’t apply to you, use a dash (-) or use N/A which means “not applicable”. Make sure to provide accurate names, dates and telephone numbers when required. If there is a space asking for wage/salary expected, write “open” or “negotiable”. DOUBLE CHECK FOR SPELLING AND GRAMMATICAL ERRORS - if you make a mistake, ask for a new application. If there is a section for other/additional information, use it to talk about your strengths, skills, personal qualities, or how your personal goals are related to this job. Use a DATA CARD - a sample application or card that contains all the information you will likely be asked to provide on an application, such as the names, addresses and telephone numbers of present and past employers and references, dates of employment, reasons for terminations and job duties. REMEMBER: AN APPLICATION IS A SAMPLE OF YOUR WORK HABITS AND PRODUCTS. IT IS A REFLECTION OF WHAT KIND OF EMPLOYEE YOU WILL LIKELY BE. [Hit Counter] |