Job Applications

Select the best answer: If you personally go into a business to pick up a job application,

• it doesn’t matter how you look or dress.

• dress professionally.

• go in with a friend.

• have a friend or parent go in for you.

First impressions, when picking up and dropping off an application

• are not that important.

• are only important occasionally.

• do matter.

• None of the above.

When picking up and dropping off an application, if you get an opportunity you should

• introduce yourself to the manager.

• keep to yourself.

• don’t bother the manager.

• None of the above.

After picking up an application, you will want to

• fold it up nicely and place it in your pocket.

• fill it out quickly.

• make sure not to wrinkle it or get it dirty.

• None of the above.

When completing an application,

• only use blue or black ink.

• check for spelling errors.

• write neatly.

• All of the above.

N/A means

• Never Appreciated.

• Not Allowed.

• Not Applicable.

• None of the above.

In the “Desired Salary” section of the job application,

• you don’t want to be too specific.

• place a reasonable pay range.

• you can write “open” or “negotiable.”

• All of the above.

In the section that asks when you are available to work, you will want to

• be vague.

• say “whenever.”

• make sure to clearly list the time range and days.

• It doesn’t matter.

A reference would be

• anyone.

• Someone that has knowledge of your work habits and character.

• Your parents.

• All of the above.

On a job application, employers may ask about special skills; this section

• should be left blank, unless you have a college degree.

• should be completed only if you have work experience.

• you should only list technical skills.

• is important and can make you standout, if the right skills are written.