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How To Fill Out A
Job Application
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Learning Objectives
This lesson will be used to prepare
students for the real-world of work.
To gain experience in filling out a job
application.
To practice writing and filling out sample
job application forms on multiple levels.
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Pre-test - True or False
1. You should use a blue or blank ink pen to
fill out a job application,
2. It is important to fill out all pertinent
information.
3. You must lie about bad job experiences.
4. References are not important.
5. Arrive early with a neat appearance.
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Resources and Technology
This link appeals to viewers of all multiple
intelligences…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIRvxk9Gcf8
Great websites:
• ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Fill-Out-A-JobApplication
•www.nhlink.net/employme/new.htm (Includes a
sample)
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Preparing to get a
Job Application
1. Arrive to the establishment early in the
day clean and neat
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Picking Up The Job Application
2. Request 2 copies in case of error
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Filling Out The Job Application
3. Read directions before you write
 Use a ball point pen and print only
 Write legibly and neat
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Filling Out The Job Application
4.
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Write in all fields.
If not applicable write n/a.
Go the extra mile filling out details
Use complete spelling and vocabulary
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Filling Out The Job Application
5. Sell yourself!
 Be honest – you can
be fired from the job at
any time if you have
lied on a job
application.
 Write skills that match
your Resume
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Completing the Application
7. Have someone proofread and check
application
 References are important, add them!
 Time to hand in the application
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Post Test
1. You should use a #3 pencil to fill out a job
application, False
2. It is important to fill out all pertinent
information True
3. You’ll lie about bad job experiences False
4. References are not important False
5. Arrive early with a neat appearance True
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Assessment
1. Visit 3 employers based on individual
Career DNA.
2. Obtain and complete the job applications
3. Utilize information from this lesson
4. Hand in 3 applications for review
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