Tip of the Week

Be Prepared for the Interview. The Employment Application Form: Sorry but you can’t sit back on your laurels just because you have an excellent resume. Most larger companies require that you fill out an employment application form in addition to submitting a resume.

It’s not unusual, in fact, to be handed an employment application on your first interview. Make sure you are prepared for it.

How do you prepare?

By knowing all the exact details on your resume (right down to the dates in your work history); by having a list of your references with your references’ complete contact information; by carrying a pocket dictionary for those words whose spelling escapes you.

Take a look at employment application forms beforehand to see the type of information they require. Here’s a sample: http://www.quintcareers.com/employment_application.pdf.

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