Applying for a Job - Chapter 7 - Preparing Job Application Forms

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Chapter 7 explains how to apply for a job using job application forms. It defines a job application form and the personal facts it collects, including contact information, eligibility to work, education, and work experience. The chapter also compares application process options (taking forms home, requesting them in person, or obtaining them by calling) and emphasizes making a good first impression with polite behavior, neat dressing, standard English, correct grammar, and avoiding slang.

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CategoryForms

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Pages30

Reading Time11 min

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Section 7.1 Preparing Job Application Forms

Main Idea

Thought Organizer: Personal Fact Sheet

Fill Out a Job Application Form to Apply for a Job

Job Application Forms Ask for Facts About You

You Can Get Job Application Forms in Person

Make a Good First Impression

You Can Get Job Application Forms by Calling Employers

7 Applying fora Job You Already Know… • employers want to know about you before they hire you • you need to show employers that you have skills • it is important to make a good first impression • many employers ask for a written job application You Will Learn… • how to ask for a job application form • personal facts you will need to list on a job application form • the difference between a chronological résumé and a skills résumé • the five parts of a chronological résumé • the purpose of a cover letter For your portfolio, you will make a personal fact sheet. As you read, think about what information you will include on your sheet. 150 Unit 2 Getting the Job You Want | Before You Read | | --- | | Preview Find the four figures in this chapter. Read the title and caption of each figure. Then use your own words to describe what each figure shows.
| Before You Read 151 Section 7.1 Preparing Job Application Forms Key Terms job application form job applicant standard English online job application form accurate personal fact sheet reference Main Idea A job application form is a form you fill out to apply for a job. A job application form asks for facts about you, your work experience, and your education. Thought Organizer Copy the list below. As you read, write facts to include on your personal fact sheet. Personal Fact Sheet • date of birth • • • • • • • job application form ■ A printed sheet with blanks that you fill in to apply for a job. job applicant ■ A person applying for a job. Fill Out a Job Application Form to Apply for a Job What do you do after you find a job opening? You apply for the job. One way to apply is to fill out a job application form. A job application form is a printed sheet with blanks that you fill in to apply for a job. A person who is applying for a job is called a job applicant. Some employers ask you to fill out the job application form at the place of work. Other employers let you take the form with you. It is best to take the form home. This gives you more time to fill it out. It also gives you the chance to get help from a teacher or working adult. 152 Unit 2 Getting the Job You Want Job Application Forms Ask for Facts About You Each job application form is a little different. Most job application forms ask the same kinds of questions, however. Most job applications start with: • your name, home address, and phone number • your Social Security number (SSN) • job for which you are applying • date you can start work • days and hours you can work • pay you want • whether or not you have been convicted of a crime Figure 7.1 on the next page shows a sample job application form. Read it carefully. All About You Employers want to know about you before they hire you. They will only hire you if you prove that you can do a good job. What should you do if you do not understand something on a job application form? Chapter 7 Applying fora Job 153 Figure 7.1 Job Application Form | Job Application
Fill out all fields completely and return to Dave Ko, Human Resources Manager. Position Applied for: Date of Application:
Name:
LAST FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL
Address: STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE
Date available to start work: Days/Hours available: Type of employment desired: ❏ Full-Time ❏ Part-Time ❏ Temporary
Are you legally eligible to work in this country? ❏ Yes ❏ No
If you are under 18, do you have a work permit? ❏ Yes ❏ No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? ❏ Yes ❏ No
If yes, explain:
Education
Name and Location of School Dates Attended Degree Received/Date
1. 2. 3.
Work Experience
List all jobs you have held over the past 10 years. | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | From | | To | Employer | | | Phone | | | | Job Title | | | | | | | | | | Supervisor | | | Nature of the Work and

FAQs

What information does a job application form ask for?

A job application form asks for facts about your personal information, work experience, and education, along with details like availability and desired pay.

Why might an employer ask whether you have been convicted of a felony?

Employers ask this to assess legal eligibility and serious-crime history before hiring.

How can you get a job application form in person?

You can visit a business, ask for an application, and check if they are accepting applications—especially when you see a “help wanted” sign.

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