Application Form Details

Be prepared to answer the following basic parts of an application form:

Position Desired

Sounds obvious, but make sure you spell the job you are applying for correctly. Specify full-time or part-time, type of employment (permanent, temporary, or summer only), and the date you can start.

Personal Information

List your name, address and telephone number. If you do not have a phone number, provide a number where messages can be left for you.

Employment History

Begin with your most recent job and list employer's name, current address and telephone number, supervisor, job title and dates of employment. You may also be asked to provide the salary details and your reason for leaving. Describe your job duties clearly. Use action verbs. Concentrate on skills that will interest the employer. The job description can provide clues about important skills.

Education and Training

List academic, vocational, and professional education and schools attended. Be prepared to attach copies of certificates or other documents.

Special Job-Related Skills and Accomplishments

Listing these will make you stand out from other applicants. List the types of equipment and tools that you are able to use. List ability to speak and write other languages as well if relevant.

References

Provide names, current business addresses, and current phone numbers of people (not including relatives), who are acting as a referees for you. Members of the clergy, teachers, friends who are in business, and leaders of organisations and in the community usually make good personal references. Be sure to ask for their permission before listing them and verify where they can be reached. You may also want to give them a copy of your C.V. so they know more about you.

Sign and Date

Sign and date the application in the space(s) provided.

Copy of Application

Keep a copy of your completed application so you can review it before your interview.

Copies of Documents

Have copies of transcripts, certificates, letters of recommendation, and other documents ready to attach to your application form if asked for.

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