Job Application Do's and Don't Knowledge Assessment

What will happen to your application if you do not write neatly or make spelling errors?

• It will be thrown in the trash
• You will not be invited for an interview
• You won't get the job
• The employer will file it away for future job opportunities.

How should you respond to the section of the application that does not apply to you?

• Put an X

• Write N/A or a Straight in the space provided

• leave it blank

• Cross it out by using a bold line

To avoid making mistakes it is best to use a pencil to fill out a job application.

• True

• False

If you do not have any work experience what should you enter in the work experience or work history section a job application?

• N/A

• Community Service

• Leave blank

• Enter an X

What does N/A stands for?

• not available
• not applicable
• not adequate

How many references SHOULD you list on on a job application?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 1

A tool used by employers to evaluates potential employees.

• transcript
• job application
• letter of recommendation
• reference

If you are employed, what should you list for "Date Available"?

• ASAP
• Today
• Two weeks later 
• Does not matter

For "Position Desired," you should write...

• open

• anything

• negotiable

• state the specific position you are applying for

Which color ink should you use to complete a job application?

• ink pen

• black or blue pen

• a pencil

• does not matter