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Mental Disorders or Treatment

Assuming there is no recognized mental handicap, the answer is “None.”

Prior Work Injuries

Don’t go back more than three years. Be prepared to show that you’ve fully recovered. The word ever on an app is just too broad. You can narrow it to a reasonable time. If the employer discovers the injury and you’re well now, you’re probably also fine.

Absenteeism

Fewer than 10 days per year over a two-year period isn’t considered excessive. It gets an:

“Occasionally absent for minor illnesses.”

More, and you’ll be asked about it during the interview.

Military Status

Since dishonorable discharges are so rarely used, you should have no problem.

Conviction of Felonies

Answer “No” if you were under 18.

If you were convicted and the record isn’t sealed, check your Yellow Pages under “Attorneys—Criminal.” Call someone who offers a free consultation and ask about getting your record sealed.

You do not have to disclose misdemeanors or infractions.

Don’t forget to sign the app.

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Do 90: Passing Instantly Through the Professional Screen

Now we get to the heart of the employment application—the crucial job-related information. Passing right through this screen is done differently.

It is only necessary if the employer doesn’t permit “See resume” on the application.

Let’s finesse this for once and for all too!

Languages Spoken

If the question doesn’t say foreign languages, start with “English.” Leaving it out will be a failure to follow instructions.

Special Skills or Talents

Unstants make the mistake of leaving this blank.

Offerors are impressed by people who have transferable abilities or skills. Be sure to include anything that will make you better at doing the job.

Don’t generalize with conclusions like “Detail-oriented” or “I like people.” Give specific accomplishments that demonstrate these attributes.

Outside Interests or Hobbies

As with special skills or talents, choose work-related activities that enhance your image as a superstar.

Memberships

Anything other than professional memberships should not be included.

Questions about social, fraternal, or religious groups get the response “None.”

Other Job Interests

Unstants are often confused by the word interests and therefore leave the space blank. Big mistake.

Offerors interview people they think are flexible. The larger businesses also have computerized “skills inventories.”

So include duties you’d like to have in the future.

Use keywords if you’re applying online (Do 15). This is critical.

Computer Skills

Even if it’s only on your personal computer, include any business software programs you use.

It makes you look professional.

Education

Some apps ask you to circle the highest grade completed, others ask you to write it down.

Do that, then note any degrees, certificates, honors, or awards received.

Dates of attendance should be written consistently (Do 59).

Be sure to include any other names used. Omitting this is a common mistake that screens out unstants without their knowledge. Their education can’t be verified.

Present or Last Employer

Use the full name of the company, abbreviating the address where necessary. If asked, its kind of business should be stated in a few words.

Dates of Employment

Don’t leave them blank. If you do, it looks like you’re trying to hide an employment gap.

Call your last employer for accuracy if you’re not sure.

This is routinely verified.

Past Compensation

Be sure to indicate the numbers with a dollar sign in front and /wk., /mo., or /yr. as appropriate for your type of job.

Past compensation is irrelevant to your worth to an offeror, but can be easily verified.

Just be sure to include every possible addition if it asks for compensation, not wages or salary.

Past Job Titles

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