B.11 Complete application forms

After mastering B.11, your students should be able to answer the following questions:

• What are the two types of applications forms most commonly used by employers?
  • Standard Application Form
  • Employer Application Form
• Usually, application forms contain which six sections?
  1. Personal details
  2. Education
  3. Activities/interests
  4. Qualifications/skills
  5. Work experience
  6. References
• Define the following terms:
  • Surname
  • Maiden Name
  • D.O.B.
  • Post-secondary Education
  • Dependents
  • Spouse
  • Guardian
  • Period of Notice
  • References
  • Citizenship
  • Occupation
  • Declaration
  • N/A
• What are the eight suggestions for completing a job application form?
  1. Read over before completing
  2. Use ink
  3. If completed at home, return in person
  4. Spell correctly
  5. Be specific
  6. Be neat
  7. Ask permission before giving names as references
  8. Double check application
  9. Send or drop off application in a timely manner
• What is an online application?