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Types of ApplicationsTypes of Applications

Hard CopyElectronic ApplicationOnline ApplicationPhone Interview/Application

◦Pre-Screening Test

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Personal Information:Name Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number Social Security Number Eligibility to Work in US Felony convictions If under age, working paper certificate

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Education:Schools/Colleges Attended Major Degree/Diploma Graduation Dates(s)

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Position Applied For Information:Title of the job you are applying for Hours/days available to work When you can start work

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Employment Information:Names, addresses, phone numbers of

previous employers Supervisor's name Dates of employment Salary Reason for Leaving

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References List of three references - names, job title

or relationship, addresses, phone numbers

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When filling in application forms, the first thing you should do is READ every question before you write anything.

Make sure you understand what the question is asking!!!

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When you have finished, check everything!

Have you answered all the questions, and have you answered them correctly and neatly?

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Complete all requested information. Don't leave anything blank. If you don't know the details, bring the

application home and return it when it's completed.

Write clearly and neatly, using black or blue ink.

Check for spelling and grammatical errors. Proofread your job application form before turning it in.

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List your most recent job first when completing employment information.

List your most recent education first. Include vocational schools and training programs as well as college and high school.

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References don't necessarily have to be professional. If you have volunteered you can use members of the organizations that you have helped or if you are a student use your teachers. In all cases, ask for permission prior to using the person for a reference.

Don't forget to sign your application!

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You'll notice that a large number of them ask applicants to apply for the job by telephone.

It can be VERY EASY for you to make a poor impression on the telephone,especially when you have no visual idea of how your message is being received (as you might have when you are face to face with someone).

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The most important thing to do before you rush off and make a phone call, is to thoroughly prepare: 1. your opening line/s2. your answers to possible questions, and

3. some questions to ask.

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ALSO, make sure you have copy of your resume handy!

It is truly amazing how many people can forget simple information such as their age, phone number or address, when they are under the stress of a telephone interview.

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http://www.jobs.state.ak.us/forms/genapp.pdf