How to Fill Out A Job Application Form
Consider the job application your lottery for an interview. When you're granted an interview, your chances of getting hired are great. The job application deserves your full attention, whether it's completed on site or at home.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
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Gather Necessary Information
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Locate your former employment data through old check stubs, tax documents or your resume.
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Make sure all spelling of company and supervisor names is correct. Do the same with phone numbers and addresses, making sure they are current and correct.
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List all of the information you've compiled on an easy to read piece of paper. Acquire a folder in good condition to transport the paper, in case you need to fill out the job application on site.
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4
Locate your social security card and drivers license or state ID and have them with you when you submit your application form.
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Allow the equivalent of an afternoon or at least two to three hours to progress through the above steps.
Complete the Job Application
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Present yourself in a clean, well ordered condition similar to how you'd like to be seen in an interview. Sometimes pre interviews are conducted upon receipt of the job application.
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Fill out the application on site if it is required by the hiring firm. Take your time, as legibility is very important.
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Avoid use of language or behavior during this time that could be construed as inappropriate or negative.
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Review the form for several minutes before handing it in. Make sure all fields have been clearly filled in or marked 'N/A.' Submit the application to the person in charge with a smile, good posture, and a thank you.
Conduct a Follow-Up
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Remember who accepts your job application form. This person may be able to provide you with feedback during your follow-up.
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Introduce yourself by name and by the position you'd like to fill when inquiring via email or the phone. It is good form to be very polite when doing so.
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Search a company's Web site for current postings if you've submitted your application online. Keep your inquiries to one when you've applied in person, unless you've been asked for further reply. How you've filled out your application will be the largest determining factor now.
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Tips & Warnings
Have complete (up to 10 years) employment history available, down to addresses and phone numbers.
Dress well when collecting applications.
Enjoy the comfort of searching for work from home with the help of online job search services.
Be sure not to include any information not asked for on the application form, especially that which pertains to age or sexual characteristics. These topics are not legal for discussion in this process.
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Comments
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HRTampaBay
Oct 30, 2008
Step 4 contradicts the last step in your Tips & Warnings. You can be asked if you have the right to work in the U.S., but ID should not be requested, nor presented until AFTER a job offer is made. Why? Because once a job offer is made, it cannot be rescinded except in cases where a background check or drug test or employment reference check is returned unsatisfactory. If an applicant presents ID prior to a job offer being made, the chances of age discrimination (for older workers), runs rather high, despite the fact that HR recruiters should know better than to discriminate because of age. Providing your driver's license shows date of birth info, so hold off until you receive, and accept, the job offer.
