Create Job Application

Develop a formal job application for all applicants to complete Write and include company policies regarding the employment relationship and your hiring process on the application Have all applicants complete and sign a copy and retain on file

When you meet with potential job applicants, you should have them first complete a formal job application. In this application packet, you can include a statement that explains your non-discrimination policy and other key information regarding the application to your company.

Having these on file establishes that the applicant made a formal application to work for your company. The should sign the application and attach a resume. By signing the application, they show they have read your company's policies regarding anything that might result in termination (such as they lied on the application or that you conduct drug testing and that if they are later found to be using drugs or stealing they can be let go and other items relating to employment such as employment is at-will (some states allow this arrangement where either party can terminate the employment relationship for most any cause).

You should keep all applications on file for a set period of time (perhaps a year).

Sample content that is typically included on a job application:

• Social security number and driver's license number and state of issue
• Whether or not you've been convicted of a crime by civil or military courts
  • Nature of the offense
  • Date of conviction
  • Location where convicted
  • Disposition (sentence, probation, etc.)
• Home address including recent past
• Date you're available for work and salary desired
• Education and training and skills
  • Start and end dates for each
  • School names and addresses, degree earned, GPA
• Work history
  • Names of employers including current employer and job title/description
  • Address and telephone
  • Start and end dates
  • Reasons for leaving
  • Last or beginning and ending salaries
  • Manager's name, title and contact information
• Professional references
  • Addresses, phone, relationship to applicant

Sample job applications can be seen at:

• http://www.quintcareers.com/employment_application.pdf

• http://www.collegeview.com/career/job_hunting/application/samplejobap.html

• http://jobsearchtech.about.com/library/weekly/aa041000-3.htm

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