An application form

An application form usually contains: personal details, academic and professional background, citizenship or permanent residence status, letters from two referees, etc. Application forms vary in details since they are developed for specific reasons (e.g. to continue studies abroad, to get a grant, to apply for a job).

Exercise 9 Study the application form below and fill it in.

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

Name (Last)

(First)

(Middle)

Social security No.

Present address

City

State

Zip code

Area code

Telephone No.

Permanent address (different from above)

Area code

Telephone No.

Position applied for

Date available

Salary or wage desired

Will you relocate?

Referred by

Are you a U. S. citizen?

 Yes

 No

If not a U. S. citizen, list Visa number and expiration date Number __________ Date ___________

Within the last 5 years have you been convicted of a felony?

 No  Yes

If yes, give details on back page

Have you ever been employed by our company? If yes, give details on back page

Education

Institution name and address

Did you graduate?

Major field of study

Class standing

High

School

College or

University

Graduate

Study

Other

Employment record

Please list past three employers, starting with most recent: include U.S. armed forces and voluntary services

List your most recent position held

May we contact your present employer?

 Yes

 No

Employer’s name and complete address/phone

Dates employed

Position title

From

To

Name and title of supervisor

Salary

Start

Final

Reason for leaving

Exercise 10 a) Combine verbs from box A with phrases from box B to form collocations.

A	make, proofread, short-list, submit, apply for, fill in, follow, leave, list
B	a section blank, the same steps, your abilities and skills, your application, candidates, a job, the application form, decisions, instructions, your most recent jobs

b) Complete the text with the appropriate verbs from a).

When you apply for a job, you are usually asked to … an application form as well as your resume and a cover letter. Companies like to have standardized forms containing information about candidates. This makes comparison simpler and also makes it easier for a company to … candidates for interview. It is very important that you … all your abilities and skills in the spaces provided.

Remember, this is an employer’s first impression of you so it is very important that you … the form accurately. Show employers that you are able to … instructions. Answer all questions as precisely and concisely as you can. Do not … any sections blank. If a question does not … to you, simply write ‘not applicable’. Proofread your application before you turn it in.