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Job Applications

Job application resources including applying for a job, completing a job application, employment applications, online job applications, and applying via email and mail. Includes samples and templates.
  1. Job Application Samples (9)
  2. Job Application Forms (10)
  3. Job Application Letters (22)
  4. Job Application Tips (8)
  5. Employment Tests

How to Apply for Jobs

Information on the best ways to apply for jobs, where to look for jobs, how to apply for jobs, and the best sites to use to job search.

How to Apply for Jobs Online

Advice and tips for applying for jobs online, including online job applications, uploading a resume, online employment tests, and what you need to apply for a job online.

Step by Step Job Application Guide

Step by step guide to apply for a job, including how to apply for a job online, how to fill out a job application, how to write job application letters, and tips and advice for applying for jobs.

Job Application Samples and How to Complete

Job application guide including how to complete a job application, paper job applications, online, and employer direct applications. Also free job application samples, examples, and forms.

Job Application Process

Step by step guide to the job application process including applying for jobs, pre-employment screening and testing, interviewing and the hiring process.

Job Application Tips

Most employers require applicants to complete a job application, even if they submit a resume and cover letter. Employers use job applications to ensure that they have consistent information for all candidates. Review these job applications tips to be sure you're prepared to complete a job application.

Email Job Applications

When you are using email to apply for jobs, it's important that all your communications are as professional as they would be if you were mailing a paper resume and cover letter.

In Person Job Applications

Many companies, especially retail and hospitality employers, expect applicants to apply in person. It's not as complicated as applying online, but, you will need to be prepared to apply and interview on the spot.

Online Job Applications

There are hundreds of sites where you can post your resume online and complete an online job application.

Government Job Applications

How to apply for a government job, including the Optional Application for Federal Employment.

Part-Time Job Applications

What you will need to bring when applying for a part-time job in person.

Spanish Job Applications

Some US employers, including Walmart, Marriott, Home Depot, and others provide job applications in Spanish and encourage bilingual applicants to apply. Here are tips for finding and completing Spanish job applications.

How to Write a Job Application Letter

A job application letter, also known as a cover letter, should be sent or uploaded with your resume when applying for jobs. The job application letters you send explain to the employer why you are qualified for the position and why you should be selected for an interview.

Information Required to Complete a Job Application

When you complete a job application, regardless of whether it is a paper application or an online job application, there is information you will need to provide in order to complete the job application and submit your application for employment. Here's the information required to complete a job application.

Supporting Documentation For a Job Application

Supporting documents are the documents that may be be required when applying for a job.

Applicant Tracking Systems

Applicant tracking systems are used by many employers to process job applications and to manage the hiring process. Applicant tracking systems provide an automated way for companies to manage the entire recruiting process, from receiving applications to hiring employees.

Steps in the Hiring Process

Information on the steps involved in the hiring process including applying for jobs, interviewing, employment testing, background checks, and job offers.

Employment Application

An employment application is a form (either paper or online) that candidates for employment complete to be considered for a job.

Wal-Mart Job Application

Depending on the type of job you are applying for, you may be required to fill out a Wal-Mart job application and take a pre-employment assessment test to determine your suitability for employment at Wal-Mart.

Online Employment Applications vs. Resume

There is a school of thought that says it is better to send a paper resume and cover letter than to submit an employment application online or via email. The logic is that your application materials will make a better impression if they actually arrive on a person's desk. Here's why that doesn't always make sense.

Job Application

A job application is an application for employment used by companies to hire employees.

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