ConfusedDater Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 They want me to bring the completed job application and was wondering should I type it? is that what they are expecting me to do you think? and if so I do i check off those boxes on the application on the computer? Thanks Link to comment
hers Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 You can do either one. Typing is probably better if you have bad handwriting. But you can probably do either one. Link to comment
ConfusedDater Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 You can do either one. Typing is probably better if you have bad handwriting. But you can probably do either one. That's what I was thinking and was going to print is out and fill it out very neatly. Link to comment
Lamprey Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I'm certain they don't expect you to type it up; they'd have said so if they expected it, since in this day & age hardly anyone even owns a typewriter. Just do it by hand, make sure it's legible, you'll be ok Link to comment
waltwhit Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I'm certain they don't expect you to type it up; they'd have said so if they expected it, since in this day & age hardly anyone even owns a typewriter. Just do it by hand, make sure it's legible, you'll be ok No, they probably DON'T expect you to type it. This is precisely the reason why you should. You will likely be the only person who does type it, and they WILL notice this. It says something about you. It says you are detail-oriented, which is a very positive quality that many employers are looking for and which is laking in society and the workforce today. Sure, you'll be "OK" if you write it by hand, but is that what you really want to be? OK? Dead mediocre? Wouldn't you rather stand out? Just be aware, however, if you do decide to type it, it should be a conscious decision to do EVERYTHING that way when you go to work for these people. You should be obsessed with details and always going the extra mile. If you find yourself saying, "Hmmm, I probably don't HAVE to do that, that seems like overkill." then it's probably the right thing to do. Unless of course you are applying at McDonald's or something, and then I would say the previous poster is right...it just doesn't matter. Link to comment
ConfusedDater Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 i wouldn't have a problem typing it if I knew how to check off those boxes on the application while on the computer. Link to comment
hers Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 i wouldn't have a problem typing it if I knew how to check off those boxes on the application while on the computer. if youre doing it on adobe, i think y ou can X the boxes you need to check. Link to comment
ConfusedDater Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 if youre doing it on adobe, i think y ou can X the boxes you need to check. HOW???? I need directions Link to comment
hers Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 start filling it our and when you come to a place that needs to be checked, click it with your mouse. done. Link to comment
ConfusedDater Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 start filling it our and when you come to a place that needs to be checked, click it with your mouse. done. I'm on a laptop Link to comment
hers Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I'm on a laptop Ok CD, Seriously, do you need me to explain that? You do realize what clicking is, right? You do realize that even with a laptop, you can click things, right? Link to comment
ConfusedDater Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Ok CD, Seriously, do you need me to explain that? You do realize what clicking is, right? You do realize that even with a laptop, you can click things, right? ok i just figured it out, I left clicked on it and it allowed me to check the box. Just bare with me, I never filled out a job application on a computer before Link to comment
ConfusedDater Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Ok CD, Seriously, do you need me to explain that? You do realize what clicking is, right? You do realize that even with a laptop, you can click things, right? it's a question on the application asking should we contact you at work before I get to the employment section to say I'm not working. So do I just not answer that Yes or No question and leave the phone number section blank? Link to comment
Hope75 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Mod Note: Clean it up guys. If you can't be respectful don't post. If you see posts that disrespectful report them and stay out of it. Enough said. Link to comment
ghost69 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I'm on a laptop they work the same as a regular computer. fill out as much as you can with your laptop, print it out, and fill out the rest by hand. Link to comment
ConfusedDater Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 they work the same as a regular computer. fill out as much as you can with your laptop, print it out, and fill out the rest by hand. yeah i filled out the entire application on the laptop except for the part where I had to sign Link to comment
ghost69 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 yeah i filled out the entire application on the laptop except for the part where I had to sign nice work. Link to comment
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