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Job Application Tips and Techniques

This document discusses techniques and tips for completing job applications. It advises to read applications thoroughly, fill them correctly and honestly without omitting any information. General tips include using black or blue ink, checking directions carefully, and writing neatly. Employers cannot legally ask about attributes like race, age, marital status or disabilities. The goal is to familiarize job seekers with properly filling out applications.

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Job Application Tips and Techniques

This document discusses techniques and tips for completing job applications. It advises to read applications thoroughly, fill them correctly and honestly without omitting any information. General tips include using black or blue ink, checking directions carefully, and writing neatly. Employers cannot legally ask about attributes like race, age, marital status or disabilities. The goal is to familiarize job seekers with properly filling out applications.

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Chapter 6

JOB APPLICATIONS:
Techniques and Tips
“if opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”
- Milton Berle
JOB APPLICATIONS
• A written component of job search process
besides Resumes and Letters.
• Resume or a ready made Master Copy of
Application helpful in filling JA.

Note: Accuracy of information vital


JOB APPLICATIONS
BEFORE / WHILE FILLING IT:
• Read the application thoroughly.
• Fill it Correctly and Honestly.
• Put Signature and Date in given place.
• Do not omit or misrepresent anything.

Note: Falsification of information leads to


immediate dismissal.
JOB APPLICATIONS
GENERAL ADVICE:
• Do not skip any thing.
• Neat and Legible handwriting.
• Fill “NA” or “Not Applicable” or “-” if a
section or line not applicable for you.
JOB APPLICATIONS
TIPS FOR FILLING OUT A JOB APPLICATION:
• Always use black or blue ink and avoid
pencil and marker.
• Check directions carefully.
• Spelling should be correct.
• Handle sections on salary carefully – use
“open” or “negotiable” – past details of
salary should be correct.
• Practice
JOB APPLICATIONS
ILLEGAL QUESTIONS:
• Race, Ancestry, Place of Origin, Colour,
Ethnic origin, Citizenship, Creed, Sex,
Sexual Orientation, Age, Record of
Offences, Marital Status, Same-Sex
partnership status, Family Status,
Handicap.
Note: Its up to you to decide what you will
answer.
JOB APPLICATIONS
NOW YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH:
• Role of Job Application.
• Awareness on illegal questions.
• How to fill applications accurately and
correctly.

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