Tips for completing the Job Application:
The purpose of a job application is to aquire an interview. Take time to complete your application thoroughly and accurately.
The purpose of a job application is to aquire an interview. Take time to complete your application thoroughly and accurately.
- Read the instructions carefully.
- Use a blue or black ink pen.
- Write as neatly as possible.
- Know necessary details, such as social security number, driver's license number, addresses and phone numbers of previous employers and/or references.
- Be honest, but do not elaborate on the negative details.
- Proofread your application before submitting it.
Dress for Success:
You now have an interview, so remember to dress for success.
You now have an interview, so remember to dress for success.
- Be sure you are well groomed including clean hair, teeth, face and nails.
- For gentlemen, wear nice dress pants and a buttoned-down or collared shirt. Tuck in your shirt tail.
- For ladies, dress in a conservative skirt or dress pants and a blouse.
- It is always better to over-dress than to under-dress.
Interview Skills:
- Arrive at the job interview early.
- Leave your cell phone in the car or on silent in your bag.
- Make eye contact, shake the manager's hand and introduce yourself.
- Speak clearly.
- Have questions prepared for the manager when he/she asks.
- Thank the manager when the interview has ended.
- Follow-up with a phone call and thank you note.
Ending a Job:
It is just important to end a job the right way as it is to begin.
It is just important to end a job the right way as it is to begin.
- Put in a 2 week notice.
- Work out your 2 week notice.
- End on a good note with your employer. (They will be one of your references on an application.)