Driving Question:  What is a job application form, and when is one used? 

Job application forms (also called “employment forms”) are part of the formal hiring process companies sometimes use in order to ensure that they have gathered comprehensive, accurate data from all applicants.

These forms often request certain information that is not always included on resumes and CVs, such as professional or personal references, the names of former supervisors, and/or a complete educational background. If you decide to submit your resume as a supplement to the job application form, cross-check it with your application to ensure there are no discrepancies.   -the balance careers

Learning Targets:

• Understand the needed information for completing a job application

• Demonstrate the ability to complete a sample job application

• Create a list of personal/professional references that could be used on a job application

Online Resources:

• Job Applications:Types, Forms and Samples-thebalancecareers.com

• Job Applications-CareerOneStop

• References-CareerOneStop

• 5 References That Should Be On Your List - glassdoor.com

• How to Format a List of Professional References - thebalancecareers

Video Resources:

• How to Fill Out a Job Application-Howcast

• How to Complete a Job Application--Career and Life Skills Lessons

Using the required information list from above, gather all the needed information, and then complete a sample job application.

• Sample Job Application - betterteam.com