For curriculum developers: Here is the text of this Activity, to copy into your lessons as needed.

EXPLORE JOB APPLICATIONS AND CREATE YOURS

EXPLORE A SAMPLE JOB APPLICATION

The job application is a simple form, provided by the employer that you fill in. It tells basic information about you and your history. See the SAMPLE JOB APPLICATION below. Notice these sections in the sample:
• Name, address, and other personal info including Social Security number
• Additional info about your personal history
• Educational background
• Work and job history
• How you learned about the job
• Other info about the job
• Your signature, verifying that everything is accurate

COLLECT THE INFO FOR A REAL APPLICATION

In the following section, enter the info you need for a job application. Then, you can print this and take it with you. You won’t have to remember it and the application will be easier to fill out. (Plus, you’ll look more organized.)

Start by entering you education history:

NAME OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
DATES ATTENDED THIS SCHOOL
NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL
DATES ATTENDED THIS SCHOOL
OTHER SCHOOL (COLLEGE, ETC.)
DATES ATTENDED THIS SCHOOL

DO YOU HAVE A DIPLOMA OR ANY DEGREES? LIST THEM HERE:

________________________________________
Enter your employment history.

You may also enter volunteer projects, community work, and other experience not job-related.
JOB 1, EMPLOYER AND JOB TITLE
EMPLOYER ADDRESS AND PHONE
DATES YOU WORKED AT THIS JOB
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR CONTACT
REASONS WHY YOU LEFT THIS JOB

________________________________________
JOB 2, EMPLOYER AND JOB TITLE
EMPLOYER ADDRESS AND PHONE
DATES YOU WORKED AT THIS JOB
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR CONTACT
REASONS WHY YOU LEFT THIS JOB

________________________________________
JOB 3, EMPLOYER AND JOB TITLE
EMPLOYER ADDRESS AND PHONE
DATES YOU WORKED AT THIS JOB
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR CONTACT
REASONS WHY YOU LEFT THIS JOB

________________________________________
JOB 4, EMPLOYER AND JOB TITLE
EMPLOYER ADDRESS AND PHONE
DATES YOU WORKED AT THIS JOB
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR CONTACT
REASONS WHY YOU LEFT THIS JOB

SUGGESTION:
Print these pages when you’re done and take them with you
when you fill out job applications.

Sample Job Application

Fill out this sample application using your personal information. Include all applicable information and addresses.

PLEASE NOTE: Complete all parts of the application. If your application is incomplete, or does not clearly show the experience and/or training required, your application may not be accepted. If you have no information to enter in a section, please write N/A.
Name and Address
Name (First, MI, Last) Social Security Number
Mailing Address
City, State, and Zip Code
Home Phone Message Phone
E-mail Address
May we use e-mail to contact you? Yes No

Additional Information

Have you been an employee of this organization in the past? Yes No

I certify that I am in compliance with the provisions of the Selective Service Act (Draft Registration). ** Yes No

I certify that I am a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or a foreign national with authorization to work in the United States. ** Yes No

Have you ever been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty, no contest, or had a withheld judgment to a felony? ** Yes No If Yes, please explain:

** These questions must be answered in order to be considered for employment

Education
(Schools attended or special training received)
School From To Did you graduate?
Location Type of degree or diploma
School From To Did you graduate?
Location Type of degree or diploma

Work History
JobTitle From To Hrs/Week Employer
Address Phone Supervisor May we contact this employer? Yes No
Reason for leaving?

Job Title From To Hrs/Week Employer
Address Phone Supervisor May we contact this employer? Yes No
Reason for leaving?

Job Title From To Hrs/Week Employer
Address Phone Supervisor May we contact this employer? Yes No
Reason for leaving?

How did you find out about this position?

Current Employee
Career Fair
State website
Company Newsletter
Job Service

Monster.com
Newspaper Ad
Other Internet Source
Prof. Organization website
Radio/TV Ad

Recruiter
University/College
None of the above

Job Type/Shift

Full Time
Part Time
Permanent
Temporary
6 Month

9 Month
Seasonal
Limited Service
Shift
Night

Signature Date

I certify that all answers and statements on this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should an investigation disclose untruthful or misleading answers, my application may be rejected, my name removed from consideration, or my employment with this company terminated.