A job application form is a form used in the recruitment process to enable a job candidate to supply information about his or her qualifications, skills, and experience.

Employers design the form. Applicants fill in the form

1. Personal information2. Position being applied for3. Education4. Employment information/ Experience5. Skills6. References7. Commitment, signature and date

Tips on how to complete the application form

Follow strictly all the instruction given in the form to fill in blanks Complete all the compulsory information requested List relevant education and working experience in chronological time

order (most recent/ current one will be listed first) Best to use action verbs to list out the applicants’ responsibilities clearly.

Ex:

Purdue University Business Writing Consultant Department of English Writing Lab

• Tutored clients on content and formatting required for business documents• Conducted résumé and cover letter workshops for classes and organizations• Promoted the Business Writing services of the Lab by posting flyers and

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Check all spelling and grammatical errors before handing in.

1. verification a. printed form for applicants to fill in their information to apply for a job

2. grounds b. proof certifying that something is believable

3. to terminate c. reasons

4. job application form d. a person who can certify your working/ studying process

5. referee e. applicant

6. candidate f. to stop

7. personal details g. married or single

8. job title h. how much you earn

9. employer i. Mr. or Mrs.

10. title j. who you work for

11. income k. position held

12. marital status l. all about you