Title: Complete an employment application form.
Course: Principles of Business and Marketing (12051-36) > Section: Developing Employability Skills

Completion of an application form should reflect attention to the following details:

- Preparation (Always bring copies of résumé and all other relevant information to ensure accuracy.)
- Accurate and complete information, including name, address, Social Security number (optional), education, work experiences, job title, references, and other qualifications/data, as requested
- Legible penmanship and neatness
- References (Always ask permission before listing a person as a reference.)

An electronic application form should

- include complete, accurate, and effectively organized information
- adhere to additional criteria specifically related to electronic transmittal of such information (e.g., attention to security concerns, inclusion of keywords to enhance interest in the application, use of scanner-friendly format).

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does the application form benefit the applicant?
- How does the application form benefit the employer?
- What criteria and methods do employers use to evaluate applications? Why should applicants take this into account when completing an application form?
- What professional and security considerations are important when submitting an employment application electronically?
- Why is listing a Social Security number optional? If you choose not to list it, may a potential employer legally exclude you from consideration?
- Why is it important to read and follow the directions on an application?
- What considerations are important when completing a job application online?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of online applications for employees and employers?
- Why is it important for an application to be comparable to the applicant’s résumé?