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Employment Applications
Online, Email, Paper
Online
Visit company websites to find out if they have their application online
Can usually be found under the heading “About Us” or similar heading
Follow their specific directions for completing the application online and submitting
Title of position applying for as the subject line
Attach copy of your resume using format specified by company—plain text or MS Word
Some employers do not accept attachments--resume will then be part of the body of the email
Cover letter will be the body of the email Be brief and to the point Make sure signature line and contact
information for scheduling and interview are included
Send yourself a copy of email to check formatting before sending to employer
Paper—In Person
Download samples from Internet and practice completing forms before going in person
Ask for copy of application and take with you to complete and return if possible
Be prepared for brief, on-the-spot interview—know days/times available for work
Neat and tidy appearance
Paper—In Person
Bring the following to complete application– Your full contact information– Educational information including dates of
completion– Previous employment information—names,
addresses, dates of employment– References including contact information– Copies of current resume– Two black ink pens
Paper—In Person
Print/Write neatly Follow directions carefully leaving no blanks If something doesn’t pertain to you, write “not
applicable”
References
Doyle, Allison. “Your Guide to Job Searching. http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/a/jobapplication_p.htm, November 14, 2005.
