Blank Employment Application

Below you'll find a link to a blank employment application. This sample employment application contains most of the types of questions you will be asked on a job application.

When you go to pick up a job application, the following tips will help you make a good impression with the employer:

1. Go dressed the make a good impression. You may assume that you don't need to get dressed up just to pick up a job application, but employers make decisions about your suitability at every stage in the hiring process. When you pick up the application, be sure to be neat and tidy, and dress the way you would if you were going to work at that company. That way, you will make a good impression when you pick up your application.

2. Ask if you may take the blank employment application with you so you can fill it out at home. It is much better to take the application home and fill it out there. That way you will be more relaxed and comfortable when you fill out the application. You can take your time and ensure you don't make any errors.

3. However, you must be ready to fill out the application there. Some employers will ask you to fill out the application right there. They normally ask this because they want to use your application to check your spelling and grammar, so they want to ensure you are the one who filled it out. Bring your resume with you; it will help you to answer a lot of the questions on the application. You can also bring a small dictionary in case you need help spelling anything of your answers. Be sure to read the application all the way through before you start answering questions. This will help you to avoid making mistakes.

4. Offer to give the employer a copy of your resume. A well written resume will show your skill and experience in the best possible light, an application may not. Simply say to the employer something like, "I'd be happy to fill out the application for you. I do have a copy of my resume here if you'd like that as well." Some employers will ask you to fill out their employment application, others will be happy to take your resume, simply follow each employer's preferences.

5. When it's possible to fill out your application at home, make a photocopy of the blank employment application form first. Fill out the photocopy first as a practice run. That way, if you make any mistakes, it will be on a practice copy. Once you're comfortable with your answers, fill out the good copy.

Here is a sample employment application which includes most of the questions you'd typically be asked on an employment application form.

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