Welcome to the wonderful world of job hunting. The first thing you will need to do is complete an application for employment. Ok, so you already knew that, right? But did you know that the appearance, truthfulness and presentation of an application can all be important deciding factors in the hiring game? So many clues are revealed by this one piece of paper. The application can demonstrate attention to detail and ability to follow directions. It can reveal a person’s willingness to learn and also what level of importance they place in finding a job. There are several factors that can make or break your employment application, the trick is to know and use them to your advantage.
Three key points to consider when filling out your application are:
1. Information. If you are filling out the application at the job site, make sure that you bring along all the relevant information you need to complete all the questions. Addresses, phone numbers, references, etc. need to be correct and complete, in order to demonstrate that you actually care about getting the job. Incomplete references and unknown information will only give the appearance of laziness and lack of interest.
2. Honesty. Do everyone a favor and refrain from lying on your application. Information Can be checked out and if you have fibbed about anything, it will only count against you and will usually place your application right on top of the trash can. If you know how to perform certain tasks, say so; however, if you don’t, you’re only causing inconvenience to the company who might hire you on the basis of such false information.
3. Legibility. One of the most annoying things an employer has to face is an unreadable application! Along with correct spelling and grammar, be sure to use an ink pen (not marker) in either black or blue. Employers usually aren’t too impressed with multi-colored applications. Make sure to PRINT your information, as handwriting can sometimes be too difficult to decipher, and can put your application at the bottom of the pile.
Ok, so you’ve got these points covered. Now what? You need to consider what you are really looking for in a job. If you’re there because of a classified ad, make sure that you’ve read the ad and can offer this company what they’re seeking. If possible, call ahead and find out what the job’s hours are, what the pay is, and if they provide any training for those who don’t have experience. Why waste time, gas and money applying for a job that isn’t what you want or need? Don’t state on your application that you can work weekends or nights or even overtime, if, in fact, you cannot. If you get the job based on your availability and then tell your new employer that you cannot work the hours indicated, you’ll be out looking for a new job again, very shortly. Completing the employment application is only ¾ of the battle.
To win the war, so to speak, you need to make YOUR appearance stand out, as well! When you visit a perspective employer, make sure to put your best “self” forward. Dress appropriately, even for those jobs that might seem less important. If you show up in your everyday jeans and t-shirt, hair dyed day-glo purple and nose, eyebrow and tongue piercings on display, you’re, more than likely, NOT going to make that all-important great first impression. Take a shower, put on some good clothes, and show them that you care about how you present yourself! When you’ve completed your application, if at all possible return it to the person in charge of hiring. Inquire about an interview at that point and ask if you may call to check up within the next few days. Let them know that you are definitely interested in this position.
Getting a job is about presentation. How you present yourself and your application can make all the difference! Follow these suggestions and you can get your foot in the door of a great future!
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