4.5 Filling out Application Forms
When you apply for a job, you will be asked to fill in some kind of application form. Make sure
you read the whole document first and follow the directions carefully. Make sure you provide your Social
Insurance Number if you are asked for it. Print or write as neatly as you can, using a black or blue pen or marker. If you make a mess of the application, ask for a new one and start again.
Answer every question. Write 'N/A' (not applicable) if a question doesn't apply to you. Include
all of your paid and unpaid work in the "Work Experience" section. Be honest. Remember that you will
have to sign your name to the information you provide.
When you are finished, sign and date the application, and attach it to your cover letter and résumé.
If you are in a Service Canda Centre, hand it in to an employment officer. If you
are replying to an ad or a job poster, mail or hand-deliver it to the employer a couple of days before the deadline.
Follow Your Application Trail
Okay, so you've made the move and applied for the job. What's next? You can't just sit and wait
for the phone to ring, you have to continue on the journey. Here's what you can do:
- If you have a phone number and contact name, call to confirm that your application was received. Remember to be polite and professional.
- Apply for other jobs. You never know what you might be offered!
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