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My Well-Being Job Application Information Once you’ve been released, one of your first

Personal Information– Include your name, responsibilities is to look for a job. You will Reentry
Employers make their first impression of address, phone number, social security fill out a job application form each time you Job Skills
you when you fill out an application. Here’s number, and your last 3 addresses. Are you apply for a job. Whether you are going into a No. 4
what you’re telling an employer: eligible to work in the United States? Have you store that has a “Help Wanted” sign, or you
been convicted of a felony? Answer honestly. are filling out an application online at the
8 I can follow directions and fill out the Position Desired– List the job you want. Do you company’s website. Job applications help the
form completely. employer learn about you and decide if you are
8 I have the experience and skills needed want full-time or part-time work? When can the right person for them to hire. The questions
you start? What hours can you work?
for this job. on the job application and any pre-employment tests are designed to help
8 I look neat and clean. Employment History– List information them find the right people for the job and to see if you are a good fit with the
about each of your last 3 to 4 jobs. Have the
8 My clothes are appropriate. employer’s company name, address, phone number, dates company.
8 I am organized and ready to interview of employment and your supervisor’s name. Give your job Applications are also legal documents. It may be tempting to lie or leave
with someone now. title, the things you did on the job (what skills you used), information blank, but you need to tell the truth. Read the front and back of
how long you held the job, why you left the job, and how this pamphlet first, then fill out the form inside. Take this pamphlet with you
“Have you ever been convicted much you were paid. during your job hunt, and you will have all the information you need to fill out a
of a felony?” job application.
Education & Training– List all your education as well as
Most applicants believe they have three any vocational education, training, or certifications you Application Filling Out A Job
choices in responding to this question: lie, have. Fill out the name of the school, the school’s address, Reality: What to Expect Information You Need to
tell the truth, or leave it blank. You must what you studied, and when you graduated.
answer yes or no, or it is considered to be Complete a Job Application
an incomplete application. In the expla- Special Job Related Skills– List any special skills you 8 You may be tempted to lie  Social Security number
nation section, write “Please discuss with have that would be helpful on the job. or leave the criminal record  Current address and phone number
me” or “Will discuss at the interview.” References– Contact information for three people (not question blank. DON’T. Tell the  Details on your previous jobs:
These statements indicate you have a related to you) who would recommend you to an employer. truth and deal with it up front. - Dates employed
conviction, you’re not hiding it, and you are Choose people who have good things to say about you and 8 Some companies will interview - Company name and contact
prepared to discuss it at the appropriate your work habits. List their name, address, phone number, you right away when you fill out information
time. and position or job title. the application. - Name of supervisor
- Salary
8 Treat any people you meet at the  Details on your education:
Learnovation, LLC’s mission is to empower people company with respect. Managers - Degrees /certifications earned
to manage their own careers. We believe in a
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©2017 Learnovation , LLC holistic approach to job readiness - job skills and often ask their employees for - Organization and address
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©2015 Learnovation , LLC All Rights Reserved. life skills working together to bring out the best in their impression of the person - Years attended
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www.learnovation.com people. who came in and filled out the  Addresses of places you have lived
application. for the last 10 years
 Names and addresses of references.