Searching for Jobs
B) Applying for Jobs
1) Applying in Person
What to expect
If you want to drop by a business to apply for a job, be prepared!
Make sure that you are dressed appropriately and have important documents and pieces of information with you.
When applying for a job in person, you should expect to
1) Fill Out an Application
Be sure to bring with you
- social insurance number
- name, address and contact information of employers
- name and contact information for references
- resume to submit with the application
2) Answer Some Questions
Be ready to answer some questions on the spot.3) Make a Good Impression
Even if you are just popping in to pick up an application, dress nicely and conduct yourself professtionally.This will be their first impression of you -- make sure it is a good one!
ACTIVITY:
You will practice filling out 2 different application forms.
STEPS:
Print yourself a copy of both applications:
Sample Application #1
Notice the similarities and differences between the two applications.
Fill out each application. As you do, be sure to ask lots of questions
Hand them in before the end of class.
Keep these complete forms handy as a reference for the next time that you complete a job application.
Section Topics
C) Resumes