The Application: Be sure to fill it out completely and accurately. Leaving something off the application can get you disqualified. You will have to list everything it asks and they expect it to be complete. Sit down, make a list of all your past jobs, addresses, and schools to assist when filling it out. If you have a tough time remembering all your jobs, you may want to pay one of the on-line sites that do background checks on you to give you one on yourself. It will help to jog your memory, and give you an idea of the stuff that is out there on you. In addition, you can use your Social Security history to help. Visit the Social Security web site to assist with obtaining and employment history.
Make sure you type or print LEGIBLY! If they cannot read your application, it will be canned quickly. Misspelling, typos and other errors are also problems. If you have bad penmanship or problems writing then practice before filling it out. Follow the directions exactly as it says on the application.
Make sure you have all the requested documents attached and in order before you turn in your application, or it will just sit there until you do. If it says to get a driving history, get one and attach it. Failure to do so will earn your application a quick trip to the “hold and wait until they get their act together” pile.
