Employment DocumentsEmployment DocumentsModule 5 Lesson 5Module 5 Lesson 5

Employment documents?Employment documents?

Job Application — An employment form used by employers to document information pertaining to job applicants.

Resume — Usually a one-page document, a resume is a summative document describing an applicant.

Job ApplicationsJob Applications

Job ApplicationsJob Applications

View the sample applications View the sample applications belowbelow

Sample ApplicationSample Application NC State Employees ApplicationNC State Employees Application Sample Online ApplicationSample Online Application

Job Application TipsJob Application Tips Take a copy of your resume with you when

applying in person and use the resume to help in completing the job application form.

Obtain an application in advance if possible. Make a copy and use this as a rough draft to eliminate making errors on the final copy.

Use only blue or black ink when completing a hand-written job application.

Check to see if the application form is available on-line. This makes for a neater copy, if available.

Job Application TipsJob Application Tips Always answer all items correctly and

honestly. Employers can and do verify information. False information on any application documents is regarded to be sufficient justification to not hire an individual. In addition, if false information is discovered after employment, it can be considered a valid condition for termination. Most employment applications ask you to sign your name at the bottom of the document. In many cases there is a statement immediately above your signature stating that you are verifying the information given by you to be accurate and truthful.

Information that you will typically be expected to supply is:

Name, address and telephone number(s) where you can be reached.

Social Security number Age if under 18 since

you will require special permits to work

Information that you will typically be expected to supply is:

The job opening for which you are applying.

Be as open and as flexible as possible, but accurate.

Information that you will typically be expected to supply is:

School attended (to include dates of attendance, diploma, degrees or certification achieved, and contact information).

Information that you will typically be expected to supply is:

Criminal history, again, be honest

Information that you will typically be expected to supply is:

Transportation—do you have reliable transportation to work. Even if the job doesn’t involve driving, it is important that an employer know you will be able to get to work.

Information that you will typically be expected to supply is:

You may also be asked to give references. These are individuals who can attest to your abilities and/or character. Typically, you should not use relatives or spouses as references. Additionally, make sure you contact any potential references, obtain their approval to be used as a reference, and know what type of information they will give about you. You want no surprises if you make it this far in the interview, and a poor reference could ruin your chances for employment.

Information that you will typically be expected to supply is:

Share your skills, accomplishments and abilities. Be honest, but don’t be shy. What awards have you won? What classes have you taken to help prepare you for this job? Use this opportunity to really make yourself shine. Good spelling and grammar is critical.

Information that you will typically be expected to supply is:

Military history (to include dates of service, branch, terms of discharge, etc.)

Information that you will typically be expected to supply is:

Past employment history (to include dates of employment, job titles/descriptions, supervisor(s), and contact information such as addresses and telephone numbers, and reason for leaving.)

Should be completed in reverse chronological order (start with the present or most recent job)

Information that you will typically be expected to supply is:

Be as neat as possible when completing the form

Come prepared with a cheat sheet of names, addresses, phone numbers and dates

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Online Job Applications

Be prepared with your cheat sheet.

Be careful and proofread the same as with a paper and pencil application.

Ask for help if you need it.

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ResumesResumes

ResumesResumes

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No Work Experience SampleNo Work Experience Sample Teen Resume SampleTeen Resume Sample Chronological ResumeChronological Resume

What to include?What to include? Setting all margins to

one inch is acceptable, however, you may choose to adjust any of these to fit the text.

Always list the most recent information first (reverse chronological order) for both education and work experience.

What to include?What to include? Name and contact

information. Key your name and

contact information at the top of the page.

On a printed resume, use text enhancements to your advantage.

What to include?What to include? An objective, stating

your goals or reasons for wanting the job opening.

What to include?What to include? List items so that the

most important and impressive items are listed first. For example, if your educational background is stronger than your work experience, it should be listed first. If your work experience is more impressive that your educational background, then list work experience first.

What to include?What to include? Education listed in the

format addressed previously. You may list any special skills acquired or courses taken which are relevant to the job opening. It is also helpful to include grades earned in those courses related to the job competencies.

What to include?What to include? Work experience listed

in the format described above. You will need to include dates of employment, job titles/descriptions, supervisor(s), and contact information such as addresses and telephone numbers. Use active verbs to describe job duties.

What to include?What to include? List school, community

or previous work accomplishments, awards and honors.

What to include?What to include? Three to six references

of individuals who can attest to your abilities/skills, character, work habits, and personality. Be sure to include all contact information such as name, address, telephone numbers (home/work/fax/cell as appropriate) and e-mail addresses if available.

What to include?What to include? The references may be

keyed at the bottom of the resume if space permits, or if listed on a separate page, key a statement similar to the following under the “References” section: “References will be

provided upon request.”

Templates

It may be easier to use a template for a resume rather than starting from scratch.

A template is a predesigned form that already has the necessary elements in place and good use of text enhancements

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