Applications

Why do employers require applications?

They want to learn about an applicant’s job history and skills.
They want to ensure that they are treating all prospective employees fairly and consistently.

Identification: in this section, you’ll provide your name, address and contact information.
Employment History: in this section, you’ll list your employment history. This section requests job titles, dates of employment, duties and contact information for a supervisor.
Education: in this section, you’ll describe the degrees and certificates you’ve earned.
References: in this section, you’ll provide names and contact information for people who can speak to your work ethic, character, maturity and interpersonal style.
Permissions: in this section, you’ll grant the employer permission to check the accuracy and veracity of all the information you’ve provided on the application.

Prepare a master application so that you have all your names, dates, titles, etc. at your fingertips. You can use the application here.
Get permission from your references to list them. Remind them about your history together—when you worked together, the projects you completed together, etc.

For more tips about applications, click here.

A supervisor: You can ask a former supervisor to act as a reference for you. He or she can speak to your work ethic and your reliability. They can also talk about your creativity, cooperation and demeanor.
A colleague: A colleague can provide useful information about your work style, work ethic and attitude toward co-workers.
A teacher or academic advisor: A teacher or academic advisor can talk about your work ethic, ambitions and potential.

It’s not a good idea to list friends or family members as references.

For more about references, click here.

See what the California Department of Fair Employment & Housing has to say about What can employers ask applicants and employees (pdf).

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