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Did you know that improperly or inadequately filling out employment applications is one of the top reasons why managers and technical professionals are not considered for a position?

 

You can ensure this will not happen to you if you are thorough and take these steps:

  1. Gather all necessary data to fill out an application before going to a company. Just because you have a resume does not excuse you from the process.
  2. The application requires your signature, verifying the information and allowing the potential employer to research it. It also provides information your resume is not supposed to.
  3. Information you will need on each position includes: dates of employment, company name, address, phone number, supervisor's name, hours worked weekly and starting and ending pay.
  4. Typically you will list the last four employment positions or maximum of fifteen years.
  5. An application can be used as a marketing document. Therefore, when describing your positions, emphasize the transferable skills and information most valuable to your current employment goals graduate school.
  6. If you need to leave something blank on the application because it does not apply to you, use "n/a" for non-applicable.
  7. Finally, if the application does not ask for additional qualifications and skills, add this on a separate page. Here you can list relevant certifications, language skills, computer software or specific and relevant courses you may have taken.
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Surranna Sandy is the President of ResumeSolutions.ca and Surcorp Group of Companies. Ms Sandy is a Canadian expert in resume writing, interview preparation, career coaching,, employment trends, hiring practices and workplace issues. Ms. Sandy partners with both Fortune 100 companies and individuals to deliver targeted programs focusing on resume development, job search strategies, networking, interviewing, and salary negotiation skills. Contact Ms. Sandy via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at (416) 361-1290/1-866-361-1290.
 
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