Applying For A Job


There are many ways to apply for a job.

  • You can fill out an application online.
  • You can sometimes fill out a paper application.
  • You can sometimes try out for a job.
  • You can have someone help you apply for a job if you want it. An employment professional can help you. Your friends and family members can help you.
  • You can also apply on your own.


You will usually need some information when applying for a job:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Birthdate
  • Social security number
  • Your work history. This includes the names, addresses, and phone numbers of places you have worked and the dates you worked there.
  • Your education history. This is the name of the schools, colleges, and training programs you have attended, the addresses and the dates you went there.
  • 2 or 3 references, or people who know you who can tell what a good worker you are.

Meet with your employment professional to complete the job applications.