Application form should reflect attention to the following concerns:
- parts of an employment application (e.g., name, address, Social Security number, education, work experiences, job title, references, other qualifications)
- references (ask permission before using)
The electronic application form should include complete, accurate, and effectively organized information. It should follow additional criteria specifically related to electronic transmittal of such information (e.g., attention to security concerns, inclusion of key words to enhance interest in the application).
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is it important to ask a person's permission before using his or her name as a reference?
- How can you prepare to complete an online application?
- Why is honesty important when completing a job application? What could happen if a job applicant is not honest?
- Why should you dress professionally when visiting a company to obtain an application?
- What can a job application tell an employer about an applicant?