Application Tips

 

Application Tips

With the use of computers, completing an application has never been easier. Save your application for future use by leaving the Position Number, Position Applied for and Agency name blank. Don’t have a computer? Check out your local library – many have computers available with word processing software programs that you can use to complete your application and save it onto a floppy disk. Often, the library has floppy disks for sale as well.

1. Review the job posting to ensure that you understand what qualifications are required, and determine whether you have the necessary qualifications.
    
2. Gather all the information needed for completing the application, including your past employers, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of employment, dates of graduation, etc.
    
3. It’s critical that you include good contact information. If we can’t contact you because you now have an unlisted telephone number or have moved, you may be losing an opportunity for your “dream” job.
    
4. Describe your work experience indicating specific tasks that you performed. If necessary, include an attachment. Your descriptions should be brief, to the point, and relevant to the qualifications that are expressed in the job posting.
    
5. Transfer the information onto the state application form. Be certain to check your spelling and ensure that numbers have not been transposed.
    
6. Complete the necessary information on the tear-off portion of the application. This information is removed prior to the position being reviewed for consideration and is for EEO statistical reporting purposes and recruitment advertising sources only.
    
7. Identify licenses and certifications that are relevant to the position for which you are applying.
    
8. Provide complete contact information for your personal references including full name, address, telephone number and your relationship to the person (friend, co-worker, peer, etc.).
    
9. Carefully complete the multi-section question #12. Be certain to report any convictions.
    
10. Indicate your availability to start work and sign the application. Please ensure that you read and understand the certification before signing. An original signature is required.