How To Fill Out A Job Application

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How To Fill Out A Job Application
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Learning Objectives

• This lesson will be used to prepare students for
  the real-world of work.
• To gain experience in filling out a job
  application. 
• To practice writing and filling out sample job
  application forms on multiple levels.

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Pre-test - True or False

1. You should use a blue or blank ink pen to fill
   out a job application,
2. It is important to fill out all pertinent
   information.
3. You must lie about bad job experiences.
4. References are not important.
5. Arrive early with a neat appearance.

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Resources and Technology

• This link appeals to viewers of all multiple
  intelligences

• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vVIRvxk9Gcf8
• Great websites
• ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Fill-Out-A-Job-Applicat
  ion
• www.nhlink.net/employme/new.htm (Includes a
  sample)

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Preparing to get a Job Application

• Arrive to the establishment early in the day
  clean and neat

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Picking Up The Job Application

• 2. Request 2 copies in case of error

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Filling Out The Job Application

• Read directions before you write
• Use a ball point pen and print only
• Write legibly and neat

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Filling Out The Job Application

• Write in all fields.
• If not applicable write n/a.
• Go the extra mile filling out details
• Use complete spelling and vocabulary

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Filling Out The Job Application

• Sell yourself!
• Be honest you can be fired from the job at any
  time if you have lied on a job application.
• Write skills that match your Resume

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Completing the Application

• Have someone proofread and check application
• References are important, add them!
• Time to hand in the application

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Post Test

• You should use a 3 pencil to fill out a job
  application, False
• It is important to fill out all pertinent
  information True
• Youll lie about bad job experiences False
• References are not important False
• Arrive early with a neat appearance True

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Assessment

1. Visit 3 employers based on individual Career
   DNA.
2. Obtain and complete the job applications
3. Utilize information from this lesson
4. Hand in 3 applications for review

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