How to Fill Out a Job Application Correctly" YOUTUBE

Why do employers require candidates to fill out an application for employment?

• To gather consistent information from every applicant

• To compare formatting and presentation of resumes

• To make the application process more complicated

• To verify the candidate's cover letter

What is the purpose of using a uniform format for employment applications?

• To collect consistent information from every applicant

• To make the application process more challenging

• To focus on the presentation of resumes

• To allow for exaggeration in cover letters

Why is it important to include relevant work history on a job application?

• Because the job application functions as a standalone document used by HR

• Because the employer already has the information from the resume

• Because it's unnecessary information for the employer

• Because it's not important for the hiring decision

What information is commonly required on a job application?

• Contact information, eligibility to work, and felony conviction status

• Social media profiles, favorite hobbies, and favorite movies

• Favorite color, favorite food, and favorite vacation spot

• Favorite music, favorite book, and favorite TV show

Why do employers need to know if a candidate is eligible to work in the United States?

• To make the application process more complicated

• To discriminate against candidates from other countries

• To focus on the presentation of resumes

• To avoid wasting time if the candidate is not eligible

Why do employers ask for felony conviction status on a job application?

• To see if the candidate is eligible to work for them

• To focus on the presentation of resumes

• To discriminate against candidates with a criminal record

• To make the application process more challenging

What is the purpose of including a list of references on a job application?

• To provide former supervisors, co-workers, and clients as references

• To provide social media profiles as references

• To provide favorite hobbies and interests as references

• To provide favorite movies and TV shows as references

Why is it important to thoroughly read the instructions for applying for employment?

• To make the application process more complicated

• To verify the candidate's cover letter

• To focus on the presentation of resumes

• To ensure every field is filled in and the application is complete

What is the purpose of the job application as a signed document?

• To focus on the presentation of resumes

• To state that the information submitted is the truth to the best of the candidate's knowledge

• To make the application process more challenging

• To allow for exaggeration in cover letters

Why should the information on a job application not be an afterthought?

• Because it's not important for the hiring decision

• Because it's unnecessary information for the employer

• Because the employer already has the information from the resume

• Because discrepancies between the application and resume will be noticed