Job application
Which state has the highest minimum wage? Which has the lowest?
highest= Washington state lowest= Georgia,Wyoming, Arkansas, Minnesota
Job application
it is a written request for an employment
Personal Reference
someone who is close to you and can give an honest opinion about a person's character (family member, friend, coach, neighbor, etc...)
Is it possible that the employer could request the person fill the application out in the place of employment?
Yes it is possible for the individual to complete the application on-site.
Salary
amount of money earned over a year (pay doesn't change/ sick day & vacay= paid)
Which questions are not allowed to be asked? What protects the employee?
(social security, age, race, religion, political views, sexual preference, birth date are off limits) are you over the age of 18 is an ok question.
How should one list information on an application?
Begin with the most recent. (work backwards). (do top 3 if you've had many jobs throughout the years)
How does one get a job application?
By email, telephone, on the internet, and in person
Should abbreviations be used on an application? Why?
Do not abbreviate on the application because employers may not know what the abbreviations mean and shows you may be lazy.
Why is a job application useful to an employer?
Gets to know you without meeting you.
Social Security Number
It is a government issued number given to an individual to track all personal information
Why is a job application important?
It is to gather information about an individual's qualifications and to compare them with other people.
Should the applicant hand the application to anyone at the workplace? Why/why not?
It should be handed to the manager or assistant because any other worker may lose the application.
Minimum Wage
Lowest amount you can get paid legally
What is minimum wage?
Lowest amount you can get paid legally
Which specific guidelines or rules apply to the following groups of people? 14 and 15 yr olds
May only work in jobs that are non manufacturing and non hazardous ● May not work more then 3 hours per day on school days ● May not work more then 18 hours per week during school weeks ● May not work more then 8 hours per day on non school days ● May not work more than 40 hours per week when school is not in session.
Which specific guidelines or rules apply to the following groups of people? 18 yr olds
May perform any job whether hazardous or not for unlimited hours
Which specific guidelines or rules apply to the following groups of people? 16 and 17 yr olds
May perform any non hazardous job for unlimited hours
Should the applicant write their Social Security number on the application?
No
Can an employer ask any question he/she wants to ask? Why/why not?
No because they are illegal
What is the first thing one should do before filling out the job application? Why?
Read the entire application first so you could pay close attention to the instructions.
What apparel is appropriate to wear pick up/drop off an application? Why?
The appropriate apparel would be a pair of pants that aren't denim and a collared shirt because you have to look presentable and give a good impression.
What should the person have to fill out the application?
The person should fill out the application with a black pen and an information sheet that contains all information from past employers, education, and references. Be prepared if any information in general.
What should be done before filling out the reference information? Why?
They should be sure to check with them and receive permission in advance. Ask first, make sure they say something positive about you.
How should the applicant respond if they are changing jobs? What should they say or write? Be specific to the applicant's reason for applying for a new job - for example:
They were fired: "involuntary separation" · They were laid off : were fired (job not needed, bad worker[work ethics], economic changes · They quit: no commitment "voluntary separation"
What is the purpose of a job application?
To get a job
Why should one ask for multiple copies when picking up an application?
You should ask for multiple copies when picking up an application just in case you make a mistake or misplace it or employer loses it.
When asked, "what job are you applying for?", what should one do?
You should be specific
What are references?
a source of information about you as a person from and individual you may know.
What might the employer do/request after the application has been submitted?
employers may request permission to test an individual for illegal substances as a part of the job application process.
What should the applicant do before submitting his/her application? Why?
individual has double checked their information to be sure it is correct and that there are no errors, return the application to the business
Professional Reference
often someone who has supervised an individual in the workforce (last job employer, principal, etc...)
Wage
pay over a time period; by hour or day (pay can change/ sick day & vacay= change in pay)
What is Federal Minimum wage?
to pay employees regardless of the job or age of the employee ($7.25)