STEPS IN THE JOB SEARCH—JOB APPLICATION

What is the purpose of a job application?

List one type of personal information required for a job application.

• Name, address, email, or phone number.

• Favorite movie genre.

• Preferred vacation destination.

• Favorite ice cream flavor.

Which of the following is NOT typically included in the educational background section of a job application?

• Schools

• Degrees

• Favorite hobbies

• GPA

Job applications are only used to collect references from candidates.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: Job applications help employers keep track of ________, evaluate and screen applicants, and obtain references.

• information

• meetings

• holidays

• equipment

Name one type of work experience information required on a job application.

• Employers and contact information, job titles and responsibilities, starting and ending dates, salary information, or reasons for leaving.

• Favorite hobbies and weekend activities.

• Preferred vacation destinations and travel history.

• Personal opinions about previous supervisors.

What is one reason employers use job applications?

• To confirm work eligibility, gain permission to perform background checks, or verify that the provided information is true.

• To provide free training to all applicants.

• To guarantee a job offer to every applicant.

• To determine the applicant's favorite color.

Which of the following is a skill or qualification that might be required on a job application?

• GPA

• Work eligibility

• Skills and qualifications

• References

A job application may include supplemental questions.

• True

• False

What type of demographic information might be required for Equal Employment Opportunity on a job application?

• Work eligibility and demographic information.

• Previous employer's financial records.

• Personal hobbies and favorite movies.

• Preferred vacation destinations.