Job Application Tips11/10/14

Personal Information

Current Information

Contact information you check regularly

NOT Birthday or specific age

NOT Social Security Number

NOT Religion

Education Complete name & addresses – Even if it is a local company

GPA – Do not lie

Do not put information that has not happened yet

Degree or Area of Study for high school can be: general studies

Employment Use contact information for company, not personal numbers for supervisors

Do not lie about salary – if you did not get paid, put N/A

If you put they cannot contact previous supervisor, it may deter them from interviewing

Reason for leaving – Use flattering words, but do not lie

References DO NOT use family members

Use addresses and numbers appropriate for your relationship

Put full addresses

Ask them for permission

In General Complete addresses – Even if it is a local company

Complete all questions; Use N/A in blanks that you do not have an answer for

Use black or blue INK

Date Available – Immediately, 2-weeks notice, end of a semester

Take advantage of a skills section by including information about hobbies or special areas of interest (playing an instrument, CPR certification, youth forums or leadership conferences)