Job%20Application%20Tips

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Job
Applications
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Job application tips

• Read and follow directions EXACTLY.
• Fill out each and every section. When the
  section does not apply to you, use N/A (Not
  Applicable)
• Use blue or black pen
• Print clearly and legible.
• Use correct spelling and grammar.
• Be honest and accurate.
• Have consistency.

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• Do not use abbreviations (except NA and states).
• Keep application neat and clean.
• References ask people before you use them. You
  want adults who will say good things about you
  and who will speak well of you. DO NOT use
  relatives or friends.
• Examples teachers, former employers,
  parents friends
• Dont forget to sign and date.

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Specific areas on job applications

• Position desired specify the position/job
  title dont use any
• Salary use open or negotiable
• Reason left use positive phrases such as
• To take a job with more responsibility, moved,
  seasonal, business closed, job or contract ended,
  temporary work, laid off, reorganization,
  returned to school, will explain in interview
• Dont use negative phrases fired, quit,
  absenteeism, tardiness didnt like boss

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Mistakes to avoid

• Not following directions
• Misspelled words
• Crossed out writing
• Not printed
• Wrinkled or messy application
• Incomplete info or unanswered questions
• Conflicting data
• Forgetting to sign application

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Preparing a fact sheet

• Job applications vary from company to company in
  format but have the same general information
• Helps to fill out job application as all the
  information is in one place
• Also dont have to look up the information more
  than once
• Saves time and helps prevent errors
• Keep up to date for future job searches