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Job Application Strategies

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Job applications require: Personal information Position you’re seeking Employment history Education history Skills, licenses, other training References

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Provide Visual Impact Neat No grammar or spelling errors Print Avoid abbreviations Use black ink Answer all questions Use N/A (not applicable) if section

doesn’t apply to you

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Follow Directions

Activity

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Be Positive• Present a positive yet honest picture• Avoid negative information

How can you demonstrate to the employer that you are the best person

for the job?

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Target your qualifications

Research SkillsWork philosophyOrganizational culture

What are most employer’s

looking for in their employees?

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What employers want:

Reading, Writing, and Math

Learning to Learn

Communication: Understanding ideas and information

Adaptability: Creative thinking and problem solving

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Self-esteem, goal setting/motivation

Interpersonal skills, negotiation, teamwork

Organizational effectiveness and leadership

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Handling difficult questions:

Salary requirementsOpenNegotiable

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Reasons for LeavingAvoid:

FiredQuitIllnessPersonal Reasons

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Illegal QuestionsSexAge DisabilitiesMarital statusChildrenRaceArrests

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ReferencesWho can talk about your

qualifications?

Work related: employers/supervisors

Professional: coworkers/customers

Academic: teachers

Personal: social friends

Be sure to get permission from your references!

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Additional Tips:• Be prepared

– Dress appropriately

– Take a pen (black ink)

– Gather all required information

– Follow directions exactly

– Be complete

– Sign your application

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QUESTIONS

For further assistance contact:

NE Workforce Development or your local college/university