How Do You Fill Out Employment Applications?
In today’s job market, everything and anything you can do to make yourself stand out may make the difference between getting a job or remaining in the unemployment line. Some of these hints may seem too simple to matter, but you might be surprised that a small detail could make the difference. Show up with a pen in hand and an up-to-date, professional resume. Although it’s a pain, take the time to carefully transfer the information about prior experience and employment. Write legibly. If a manager has 50 applications to look through and he can’t make out your name or phone number, your application will likely go into the bottom of the pile. Include letters of reference with your resume and application. If you are considered, the references are right there so that the hiring manager doesn’t have to ask. The best thing you can do is to make the hiring manager’s job as easy as possible. Make sure all phone numbers and contact names are available. Make sure your resume is letter-perfect. I
