Employment Application Form Assignment

HOW TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM

1. Employment Application Form Assignment

2. Employability Skills 2000

4. Highlights of Qualifications

5. Legal Issues When Completing an Application Form - Ontario Human Rights Code

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM ASSIGNMENT

Students will obtain an Application Form that directly relates to his/her choice of career. The Application Form must be at least two pages in length. Students will complete the Application Form using the guidelines provided. Students will use the following website to ascertain the legal aspects of completing an Application Form: http://www.ohrc.on.ca/english/code/index.shtml

Students should use Employability Skills 2000 and Action Verbs when completing an application form.

Application Form Facts

If possible, take the Application Form home to complete. Always print neatly, in black ink, with no spelling or grammatical errors.

Ask for two copies so that you can complete one in a rough form.

Have a responsible person proof read your work. The appearance of your resume reflects an image of you. Your resume should reflect your best work.

The applicant must make sure that dates, names, and places listed on your resume reflect the information listed on the Application Form. Don’t ever lie on an Application Form. Always refer to your resume when completing an Application Form.

It is important that the applicant does not leave any parts blank, or questions unanswered. Don’t write "See attached on resume." Blank spaces give the appearance that you are sloppy and missed the question, or you did not understand the question. If you feel a question does not apply to you, or have some other reason for leaving it blank, state your reason.

Use all the space provided when answering questions. This is your opportunity to "sell yourself."

When listing duties, you may include the personal qualities you brought to these duties.

It is important to list all jobs even if they fo no relate to the position for which you are applying. If you have many jobs, going back several years, you might want to consider grouping the distant ones together.

When describing duties or responsibilities of previous employment or volunteer work the applicant must relate those duties to the to the job to which they are applying for.

When answering questions relating to why you are interested in applying for the job the applicant should indicate their commitment to the job. It is a good idea to reflect upon career goals, within the company, when answering this question.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS 2000+

The skills you need to enter, to stay in, and progress in the world of work- whether you work on your own or as part of a team.

These skills can also be applied and used beyond the workplace in a range of daily activities.

Fundamental Skills

The skills needed as a base for further development

Personal Management Skills

The personal skills, attitudes and behaviours that drive one's potential for growth

Teamwork Skills

The skills and attributes needed to contribute productively

You will be better prepared to progress in the world of work if you can:

Communicate

Tread and understand information presented in a variety of forms (e.g. words, charts, graphs, diagrams)
Twrite and speak so others pay attention and understand
Tlisten and ask questions to understand and appreciate the points of view of others
Tshare information using a range of information and communication technologies (e.g. voice-mail, computer)
Tuse relevant scientific, technological and mathematical knowledge and skills to explain or clarify ideas

Manage Information

Tlocate, gather and organise information using appropriate technology and information systems
Taccess, analyse and apply knowledge and skills from various disciplines (e.g. the arts, languages, science, technology, mathematics, social sciences and the humanities)

Use Numbers

Tdecide what needs to be measured or calculated
Tobserve and record data using appropriate methods, tools and technology
Tmake estimates and verify calculations

Think and Solve Problems

Tassess situations and identify problems
Tseek different points of view and evaluated them based on facts
Trecognize the human, interpersonal, technical, scientific and mathematical dimensions of a problem
Tidentify the root cause of a problem
Tbe creative and innovative in exploring possible solutions
Treadily use science, technology and mathematics as ways to think, gain and share knowledge, solve problems and make decisions
Tevaluate solutions to make recommendations or decisions
Timplement solutions
Tcheck to see if a solution works, and act on opportunities for improvement

You will be able to offer yourself greater possibilities for achievement when you can:

Demonstrate Positive Attitudes & Behaviours

Tfeel good about yourself and be confident
Tdeal with people, problems and situations with honesty, integrity and personal ethics
Trecognize your own and other people's good efforts
Ttake care of your personal health
Tshow interest, initiative and effort

Be Responsible

Tset goals and priorities balancing work and personal life
Tplan and manage time, money and other ressources to achieve goals
Tassess, weigh and manage risk
Tbe accountable for your actions and the actions of your group
Tbe socially responsible and contribute to your community

Be Adaptable

Twork independently or as part of a team
Tcarry out multiple tasks or projects
Tbe innovative and resourceful: identify and suggest alternative ways to achieve goals and get the job done
Tbe open and respond constructively to change
Tlearn from your mistakes and accept feedbackTcope with uncertainty

Learn Continuously

Tbe willing to continuously learn and grow
Tassess personal strengths and areas for development
Tset your own learning goals
Tidentify and access learning sources and opportunities
Tplan for and achieve your learning goals

Work Safely

Tbe aware of personal and group health and safety practices and procedures, and act in accordance with these

You will be better prepared to add value to the outcomes of a task, project or team when you can:

Work With Others

Tunderstand and work within the dynamics of a group
Tensure that a team's purpose and objectives are clear
Tbe flexible: respect, be open to and supportive of the thoughts, opinions and contributions of others in a group
Trecognize and respect other people's diversity, individual differences and perspectives
Taccept and provide feedback in a constructive and considerate manner
Tcontribute to a team by sharing information and expertise
Tlead or support when appropriate, motivating a group for high performance
Tunderstand the role of conflict in a group to reach solutions
Tmanage and resolve conflict when appropriate

Participate in Projects and Tasks

Tplan, design or carry out a project or task from start to finish with well-defined objectives and outcomes
Tdevelop a plan, seek feedback, test, revise and implement
Twork to agreed quality standards and specifications
Tselect and use appropriate tools and technology for a task or project
Tadapt to changing requirements and information
Tcontinuously monitor the success of a project or task and identify ways to improve

ACTION VERBS

The underlined words are especially good for pointing out our accomplishments.

Action Verbs

The underlined words are especially good for pointing out our accomplishments.

Management Skills	Communication Skills	Research Skills	Technical Skills	Teaching Skills
administrated	addressed	clarified	assembled	adapted
analysed	arranged	collected	upgraded	advised
assigned	collaborated	critique	calculated	clarified
attained	convinced	diagnosed	computed	coached
chaired	corresponded	evaluated	designed	communicated
consolidated	developed	examined	devised	coordinated
contracted	directed	extracted	engineered	developed
coordinated	drafted	identified	fabricated	enabled
delegated	edited	inspected	maintained	encouraged
developed	enlisted	intercepted	operated	evaluated
directed	formulated	interviewed	overhauled	explained
evaluated	influenced	investigated	programmed	facilitated
improved	interpreted	organized	remodelled	guided
increased	lectured	reviewed	repaired	informed
organized	mediated	summarized		instructed
oversaw	moderated	surveyed		persuaded
planned	negotiated	systematized		set goals
prioritized	persuaded			stimulated
produced	promoted			trained
recommended	publicized
reviewed	reconciled
scheduled	recruited
strengthen	spoke
supervised	translated
	wrote

More Action Verbs

Financial Skills	Creative Skills	Helping Skills	Clerical or Detailed Skills	More Verbs
administrated	acted	assessed	approved	achieved
allocated	conceptualized	assisted	arranged	expanded
analyzed	created	clarified	catalogued	improved
appraised	customized	coached	classified	pioneered
audited	designed	counselled	collected	reduced (losses)
balanced	developed	demonstrated	complied	resolved (problems)
budgeted	directed	diagnosed	dispatched	restored
calculated	established	educated	executed	spearheaded
computed	fashioned	expedited	generated	transformed
developed	founded	facilitated	implemented
forecasted	illustrated	familiarized	inspected
managed	initiated	guided	monitored
marketed	instituted	motivated	operated
planned	integrated	referred	organized
projected	introduced		prepared
researched	invented		purchased
rehabilitated	originated		recorded
represented	performed		retrieved
	planned		screened
	revitalized		specified
	shaped		systematized
			tabulated
			validated

"Highlights of Qualification"

Strong organization and planning skills.

Well groomed; gets along well with others.

Excellent references from past employers and teachers.

Dependable; can be counted on to get the job done.

Enthusiastic, personable; professional in appearance and manner.

Reputation for dependability and credibility.

Take pride in doing a good job and achieving results.

Can be counted on to get the job done, without supervision.

Young, enthusiastic, committed to personal growth.

Self motivated; able to learn anything on my own motivation.

Excellent record of dependability and reliability.

Friendly, courteous and articulate.

Take pride in doing a good job; willing to learn.

Highly reliable self-shelter; can be counted on to complete assignments without supervision.

Sincerely enjoys helping people.

Thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Exceptionally responsible, diligent and thorough.

Ability to work independently.

Easy to work with; a co-operative and supportive colleague.

Enthusiastic and quick learner.

Conscientious and creative; willing to assume responsibility.

Self motivated, creative professional; able to work independently and also coordinate with others.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Able to work independently and as a co-operative member.

Work well under pressure.

Practical talent for seeing what needs to be done and doing it.

Personable; work effectively with a wide range of personalities.

Well organized and self motivated

Creative, energetic, positive and hard working.

Effective working both independently and as a team member.

Able to represent my company with dignity and professionalism.

Well groomed and professional in manner.

Sincere enthusiasm and enjoyment of sales.