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How Do I Fill Out An Application
That Will Get Me Hired?
You're looking for your first job or a new one, and the employer asks you to fill out an
application. What now? How do I fill it out? What information can I leave out? Relax, take
a moment to think about your answers, and read the information below. Here is some
information that will help you get an interview to get that dream job!The Definition
An application form is usually the first thing an employer looks at that will give
them an idea of who you are and see if they want to hire you. This is your opportunity to
show that you are qualified for the job. The application is made up of different parts
that will show an employer that you have what it takes for the job.
From an Application Employers
Find Out:
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Personal information such as name,
address, and social security number
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Education history that includes
schools attended and whether you received your diploma or any degrees
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Employment history such as where you
have worked and what your duties were on the job
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Personal references that will be able
to tell a potential employer what kind of person or worker you are
Filling out the Application:
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When you pick up the application
dress as if you were going for an interview in nice clean clothes and make sure you are
well groomed, you may get an interview on the spot
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Be prepared to fill out the
application by having a blue or black pen to write with, a small dictionary to check your
spelling, and if possible a "white out" pen to correct mistakes
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Make sure to read each question
carefully and think about your answer before you start writing, this will help to prevent
mistakes
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Follow all instructions on the
application and fill it out correctly, this will show the employer that you pay attention
to detail
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Fill in all the blanks so the
employer knows you didn't leave it blank on purpose, if a question doesn't apply to you
put a line through it or put "N/A" in the space provided
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If there is a question that may hurt
your chances of getting the job, write in "Will discuss in interview" and be
prepared to explain your situation in the interview
Powering Up Your Application:
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There is only so much space in on an
application so make your words count by being prepared and choosing your words carefully
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Don't try and cut corners by putting
"See attached resume" or "same as above", this shows that you are
taking the lazy way out of filling out your application
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Read the front and back of the
application before you start writing to make sure you can answer all the questions and
follow instructions
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Take two applications if possible,
this way you can practice writing down your answers on one and then transfer your final
answers to the clean copy
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Neatness counts so make sure you can
read your application, type it out if possible or make sure your handwriting is neat, free
of mistakes, and easy to read
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Have someone read your application
before you turn it in, they will catch mistakes you've made that you may have missed
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