Today you may be asked to complete a job application either in person using handwriting or online.  You should be prepared for both situations.  

The Key to Getting the Interview    

Arrive prepared with what you’ll need to complete the form

·         Resume, driver’s license

·         Names & addresses of previous employers, as well as starting dates & salary information

·         Names, addresses & phone number of references

·         Pens with black ink (have extras)

·         Pocket Dictionary 

Turn off your cell phone!

Read & follow instructions carefully.

·         Review the entire application before you begin.

·         Be sure to write your answers on the correct lines and in the right spaces.

Complete the application as thoroughly & neatly as possible

·       Print clearly.

·       Think about your answers before you write them in.

·       Don’t leave any blank lines (indicate “n/a” for items not applicable.

·       Don’t indicate specific salary requirements.

·       Keep your information consistent with your resume.

Answer TRUTHFULLY, but don’t provide negative information

·       Turn “negatives” into “positives” (such as “job ended” instead of “got fired”).

ONE FINAL THING:  PROOFREAD FOR ERRORS—ESPECIALLY MISSPELLED WORDS