Job descriptions and applications

 

Job descriptions

The first step an employer should take before beginning the employment application and hiring process is writing a comprehensive job description for the position needing to be filled.  This will allow the employer to pinpoint the exact qualifications required for the position and will assist greatly in the hiring process.

Once a job description has been prepared, an employer can begin the process of advertising the available position and screening qualified applicants. 

Job description

Job Title:______________________________________________________________________

Date of this Description:__________________________________________________________

Job Summary:__________________________________________________________________


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSof the Job (listed in order of importance):

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.


MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (if applicable)

1.

2.


Skills Required to Perform the Duties of the Job:

1.        

2.                    


Educational Requirements Needed to Perform the Duties of the Job:

1.        

2.        


Weight Lifting (or other physical) Requirements to Perform the Duties of the Job:

1.        

2.        

Licensing or Other Special Certifications Required:

1.        

2.        


Job Description Approved by:_____________________________________________________

                                                                                   

Signature/Title:_____________________________             Date:_________________________


***THIS COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.”  THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.***


Applications

The first step in the candidate screening process is the employment application.  It is important that the application only request information pertinent to the job at hand.  Employers are advised not to request any information that would provide the employer with the age of the applicant, such as the applicant’s birth date or graduation dates pertaining to any education institutions the applicant may have attended.  If such information is provided, it could lead to claims of age discrimination by the applicant if he or she was not chosen for the position.

Four employment applications have been provided in this manual.  All are legally correct in the questions they ask the applicant.  Before inserting any additional information into any of these forms, employers are strongly encouraged to obtain legal counsel.

 

 

Application For At-Will Employment

 

                                                                       (PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION EXCEPT SIGNATURE)
THIS APPLICATION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTbut merely is intended to evaluate suitability for employment. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment to all qualified persons without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under state and federal law. It is also the policy of the company to have the option of conducting pre-employment screening before a job offer is made. If a job offer is made, employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a medical examination, which may include providing body substance samples.  This application will remain active for 180 days.
                                                    PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name      Last                                   First                       Middle  Social Security #

Home Phone                       Work Phone

Please list below your current address and your two other most recent addresses:  Current    Street                                             City                                                State                                              Zip                  Since (Mo/Yr) 


Street                                           City                                                State                                              Zip                  Since (Mo/Yr) 

Street                                           City                                                State                                              Zip                  Since (Mo/Yr) 
 
                                                                  EDUCATION
High School Attended 

City, County & State

Did you earn a Diploma?

Undergraduate College Attended 

City, State

Areas of Study

Degree/Certificate/Diploma

Graduate School Attended 

City, State

Areas of Study

Degree/Certificate/Diploma

Trade, Business or Other School 

City, State

Areas of Study

Degree/Certificate/Diploma
   
                                                                             

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Position Applied For:    Date You Can  Start Work:    Desired Salary:  $

Do You Prefer:   oFull-Time     oPart-Time   Can You Work:   oWeekends     oEvenings
                                                                 

Please answer all of the following questions. When necessary, note question number and use an extra paper to provide explanations:

1) Are you at least 18 years of age and legally eligible for work in the United States?   oYES   oNO

2) Will you work overtime when necessary? oYES   oNO

3) Have you received a description of the job or been made aware of the essential functions of the job you are applying for : oYES   oNO

4) Do you understand the job requirements? oYES   oNO (If no, please explain)

5) Are you on layoff and subject to recall? oYES   oNO

6) Are you currently bound by a noncompetition or trade secret agreement? (If yes, please explain) oYES   oNO

 7) Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from a job? (If yes, please explain) oYES   oNO

8) Have you ever been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony or other crime? (If yes, please explain) oYES   oNO
MAY WE CONTACT YOUR PRESENT EMPLOYER?                         oYES     oNO
Please list below your last three employers beginning with the most recent:

Most Recent Employer  City   State  Zip Code  Phone    

Position Held                                                                            Dates From/To                   Pay Rate Upon Leaving  $    Supervisor

Duties                                                                                   Reason for Leaving 
  
Next Most Recent Employer    City  State  Zip Code     Phone   

Position Held                                                                            Dates From/To                 Pay Rate Upon Leaving  $    Supervisor   

Duties                                                                                   Reason for Leaving 

Next Most Recent Employer     City  State  Zip Code     Phone   

Position Held                                                                            Dates From/To                 Pay Rate Upon Leaving  $    Supervisor   

Duties                                                                                   Reason for Leaving 

Next Most Recent Employer     City  State  Zip Code     Phone   

Position Held                                                                            Dates From/To                 Pay Rate Upon Leaving  $    Supervisor   

Duties                                                                                   Reason for Leaving 
 
JOB-RELATED SKILLS
Please answer the following questions if the position you are applying for requires driving a motor vehicle:
1.               Do you have a valid driver’s license?           oYES   oNO

                  (If YES:  Driver’s License Number)_________________________________________ Date of Issue:___________________________


2.               Have you been convicted of or pled guilty to any traffic-related offense within the past five years?                  oYES   oNO


3.               Have you had your driver’s license suspended or revoked or had your driving privileges modified by a court of law?                      

                   oYES   oNO


4.               Please list all states from which you hold or have held a driver’s license:

Please use this space to list any special skills you may have that relate to the position applied for:



Please list any professional licenses, designations, certifications, etc. that may relate to the position applied for. Include date granted, name of organization, and any other relevant information.

1.


2.


3.
APPLICANT’S CERTIFICATION AGREEMENT
1.        I authorize the investigation of all statements contained in this application and release from all liability any persons or employers supplying such information, and I also release the company from all liability that might result from making the investigation.

2.        I certify that the facts and information set forth in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of facts on this application (or on any required documents) will be cause for denial of employment or immediate termination of employment, regardless of when or how discovered.

3.        I agree, if I am offered and accept a position, to conform to all existing and future Company rules and regulations and I understand that the Company reserves the right to change wages, hours and working conditions as deemed necessary. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT, IF HIRED, MY EMPLOYMENT WILL BE AT-WILL, MEANING THAT EITHER PARTY CAN END THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY OR NO REASON.

4.        I understand that any employment offer is contingent upon my providing, within three (3) working days of employment, valid proof of identity and eligibility to work in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

5.        I have read and reviewed the information provided in this application and the above statements. By signing this application for employment I certify that I understand all parts of it and have answered all questions completely and fully.



                                                                                                                             _______________________________

                   Signature                                                                                       Date

 

 

 

Application For At-Will Employment

                                                                   

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
(Please Print)
Position Applied for:          Date of Application:

How Did You Learn About Us?  □  Advertisement         
□  Friend          □  Walk-In  □  Employment Agency           □  Relative       □  Other______________________________


Last Name                                                                                          First Name                                                                        Middle Name 

Address                                                                                                                 City                                                State                            Zip Code 
Telephone Number(s)                           Social Security NumberIf you are under 18 years of age, can you provide required proof of your eligibility to work?    oYes   oNo


Have you ever filed an application with us before?  oYes         oNo                                   If Yes, give date                

Have you ever been employed with us before?   oYes    oNo                 If Yes, give date                     

Are you currently employed? oYes   oNo

May we contact your present employer?         oYes   oNo

Are you prevented from lawfully becoming employed in this country because of Visa or Immigration Status?

Proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment.    oYes    oNo

On what date would you be available to work?                                 

Are you available to work:       o  Full Time   o  Part Time    o  Shift Work     o  Temporary

Are you currently on “layoff” status and subject to recall?   oYes    oNo

Can you travel if a job requires it?      oYes    oNo

Have you been convicted of a crime within the last 7 years?     oYes    oNo

                  Conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

If Yes, please explain                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                                                          

This application will remain active for 180 days.

 

Education

          Name and Address of School       Course of Study                  Years

Completed           Diploma

Degree

     Elementary

School                                                                                  

     High

School                                                                                  

     Undergraduate

College                                                                                

     Graduate

Professional                                                                      

     Other

(Specify)                                                                              

   

  Indicate any foreign languages you speak, read, and/or write

                       FLUENT                                 GOOD                                   FAIR

  SPEAK                                                                                      

  READ                                                                                          

  WRITE                                                                                        

                                                             

Describe any specialized training, apprenticeship, skills and extra-curricular activities.                       

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                             

Describe any job-related training received in the United States military.                                                      

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________                                                                                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                              

Employment Experience
Start with your present or last job. Include any job-related military service assignments and volunteer activities. You may exclude organizations that indicate race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disabilities, or other protected status.

If you need additional space, please continue on a separate sheet of paper.

List professional, trade, business, or civic activities and offices held.

You may exclude memberships that would reveal gender, race, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, or other protected status:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Additional Information
Other Qualifications

Summarize special job-related skills and qualifications acquired from employment or other experience.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Specialized Skills:    Check Skills/Equipment Operated
Production/Mobile

oCRT                       oFax                                     Machinery (list):            Other (list):

oPC                         oLotus 1-2-3                                                                       ___________

oCalculator              oPBX System              _____________            ___________

oTypewriter                        oWordperfect              _____________          ___________
State any additional information you feel may be helpful to us in considering your application.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  1.      2.      3.   _________________________________________
(         )________________  Name                                                                                                                                          Phone #  ________________________________________________________________________________________  Address  ________________________________________________________________________________________  _________________________________________
(         )________________  Name                                                                                                                                          Phone #  ________________________________________________________________________________________  Address  ________________________________________________________________________________________  _________________________________________
(         )________________  Name                                                                                                                                          Phone #  ________________________________________________________________________________________  Address  ________________________________________________________________________________________ 

  *WE ARE AN AT-WILL, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*    

                                                           
1.

Employer

Dates Employed

Work Performed

From

To

Address

Telephone Number(s)

Hourly Rate/Salary

Final

Job Title

Reason for Leaving

2.

Employer

Dates Employed

Work Performed

From

To

Address

Telephone Number(s)

Hourly Rate/Salary

Starting

Final

Job Title

Reason for Leaving

3.

Employer

Dates Employed

Work Performed

From

To

Address

Telephone Number(s)

Hourly Rate/Salary

Starting

Final

Job Title

Reason for Leaving

4.

Employer

Dates Employed

Work Performed

From

To

Address

Telephone Number(s)

Hourly Rate/Salary

Starting

Final

Job Title

Reason for Leaving

References

FOR PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT USE ONLY

    Position(s) Applied For Is Open:       oYes    o  No   Position(s) Considered For:                                                                               Date                              NOTES:_________________________________________________  ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________  _______________________________________________________

 

Applicant’s Statement

I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 


I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. 


This application for employment shall be considered active for a period of time not to exceed 45 days.


Any applicant wishing to be considered for employment beyond this time period should inquire as to whether or not applications are being accepted at that time.


I hereby understand and acknowledgethat, if hired, my employment relationship withthis organization would be of an “AT WILL” nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge Employee at any time and for any or no reason. It is further understood that this “AT WILL” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.


In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in discharge. I understand, also, that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the employer.







____________________________________                

Signature of Applicant                                                                   Date




*WE ARE AN AT-WILL, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*



FOR PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT USE ONLY

  Arrange Interview        oYes     oNo                                                                                        

 ____________________________    INTERVIEWER                                                                     DATE    

Employed     oYes   oNo                       

Date of Employment_________________________                                             Hourly Rate/    Job Title                                          

Salary             Department__________________________              By                                                                                                                                                                  

 NAME AND TITLE                                                                                  DATE

*WE ARE AN AT-WILL, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*

Application For At-Will Employment

 

Work

Location _______

Position _______
Rate _______

Date _______

 (An Equal Opportunity Employer)
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.  We will give this application every consideration. However, in accepting it, the Company makes no commitment of employment to the applicant.  This application will remain active for 180 days.


WE ARE AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER, MEANING THAT EITHER THE EMPLOYER OR THE EMPLOYEE MAY END THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY OR NO REASON.
                                     BASIC INFORMATION: Please print in ink.
  
 

Last Name                               First Name                                                      Middle Name  

  Address                                                                      City                                 State            Zip Code  

  Telephone Number(s)                  Social Security Number

                                                                                                                                                                     

Position Applied For:

Date of Application:



How Did You Learn About Us?  
o  Advertisement             o  Friend    o  Walk-In  
o  Employment Agency         o  Relative     
o  Other______________________
Salary requirements:                                                     Date Available:                                 


Have you been convicted of a crime within the last 7 years?    oYes   o No

If yes, please explain:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        


Are you a United States Citizen?       o Yes  o No


            If no, are you lawfully authorized to work in the United States?        o Yes   o No


*WE ARE AN AT-WILL, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:  Start with your present or most recent job. Include any job-related military service assignments, self-employment, summer and part-time jobs.


  1                            Company          Address             Telephone

                                                                                                                                                                         

Dates               From                To    Employed   Starting                                Leaving  Salary                                 Supervisor

  Your Duties: 

  Reason for Leaving: 

2 Company                     Address                  Telephone

                                                                                                                                                                         

  Dates             From                To    Employed   Starting                                Leaving  Salary                                 Supervisor

  Your Duties: 

  Reason for Leaving: 

3 Company                     Address                  Telephone

                                                                                                                                                                         

  Dates             From                To    Employed   Starting                                 Leaving  Salary                                 Supervisor

  Your Duties: 

  Reason for Leaving: 

4 Company                     Address                  Telephone

                                                                                                                                                                         

  Date               From                To    Employed  Starting                      Leaving  Salary         Supervisor
  Your Duties:

  Reason for Leaving:

If presently employed, why do you desire to change your position?____________________________________________________________

If you are now employed, may we contact your present employer?     oYes   o No





*WE ARE AN AT-WILL, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*
REFERENCES: (not former employers or relatives)

Name                                              Address    Phone Number

                                                                                                                                                                               


 EDUCATION:

   School                        Name and                 Address                of School         Course of             Study Circle Last        Year  Completed    Did You  Graduate?        List  Diploma  or Degree

     High                                            1  2  3  4             oYes  o No

   College                                                                                      1  2  3  4             oYes  o No

    Other    (Specify)                                                                                      1  2  3  4             o Yes  o No   

 

If you did not graduate, why did you leave school or college?____________________________________________________________


Are you planning to pursue further studies?    oYes   oNo                       

                                                                        If yes, oDay OR oNight School

If so, when, where, and what courses?_______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________


INTERESTS:Use this space below to describe interest in the                                industry and skills and aptitudes that you feel qualify you for a position with our Company. (You may wish to include civic and community activities, professional societies in which you participate, hobbies, sports, special training or skills such as typing, accounting, and the like.)  If you need more space, please continue on a separate sheet.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________




*WE ARE AN AT-WILL, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please Read Before Signing:

The facts set forth in my application for employment are true and complete.  I understand that if employed, false or misleading statements on this application shall be considered immediate cause for dismissal.  In making this application for employment I authorize you to make and/or investigate a report whereby information is obtained through personal interviews with my neighbors, friends, or others with whom I am acquainted.  This inquiry, if made, may include information as to my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living.  This inquiry, if made, also may include information concerning any and all employment discrimination claims and/or accusations brought against me, including, but not limited to, charges and/or accusations brought against me that relate to harassment and/or discrimination involving race, sex, age, religion, disability, and/or national origin.


I understand that I have the right to make a written request within a reasonable period of time to receive additional, detailed information about the nature and scope of any such investigation or report that is made.


I understand that, if the Company employs me, EITHER THE Company or I can terminate my employment with or without cause at any time and for any or no reason.  I also understand that no official of the Company other than the Chief Executive Officer has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specific period of time or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing.



                                                                                                                                               

Signature of Applicant                                                                         Date


     *WE ARE AN AT-WILL, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*

Application For At-Will Employment

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of any characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.


THE COMPANY IS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER, MEANING THAT EITHER THE EMPLOYER OR EMPLOYEE CAN END THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY OR NO REASON.


Position Applied For:_______________________________ Date of Application:____________


Date You Can Start:_______________________________  Please note that this application will only remain active for six months, after which the applicant will need to reapply.


Name:______________________________________________ 
Social Security #:_____________

            Last                             First                            Middle


Present Address:____________________________________________________

                                    Street                                                   City                 State              Zip


Permanent Address:____________________________________________________

                                    Street                                                   City                 State             Zip


Telephone #: Home (_____)___________________    Work  (_____)______________________


Are you 18 years or older?     oYes    oNo


Are there any hours or days of the week you cannot work?   oYes    oNo


              If so, when?____________________________________________________________


Salary Desired____________________ 


Type of Employment:   oFull-time      oPart-time


Are your employed now?     oYes    oNo


            May we contact your present employer?   oYes    oNo


Did you ever apply to this Company before?       oYes     oNo        Where?_______________


            Under what name? _____________________________  When?_____________________


EDUCATION:

NAME AND ADDRESS OF SCHOOL       NO. OF  YEARS  ATTENDED     DID YOU    GRADUATE?               SUBJECT/  MAJOR

Elementary  School                                       

High School                                          

  College                                            

Specialized  Training                           


Are you lawfully entitled to be employed in the United States?   oYes     oNo


Have you ever been convicted of a crime except a minor traffic violation?    oYes     oNo

       {This question pertains only to convictions that have not been sealed or expunged}.

If so, please state citation, date and place where offense occurred:

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________


Please provide any additional information such as special skills, training, management experience, equipment operation, or qualifications you feel will be helpful to us in considering your application:

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________


REFERENCES:  Three Individuals Not Related To You, Whom You Have Known For At Least One Year.

NAME   ADDRESS & TELEPHONE   RELATIONSHIP YEARS 




Emergency Contact_____________________________________________________

                                    Name/Street/City/State/Telephone



CURRENT AND FORMER EMPLOYERS:(Most Recent One First)


DATE  MONTH/  YEAR        NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NO. OF EMPLOYER      SALARY:  STARTING/ENDING         LAST POSITION HELD/  RESPONSIBILITIES      REASON FOR LEAVING

From:     To:                                                           

From:     To:                                                           

From:     To:                                                           

From:     To:                                                           

From:     To:                                                           


*  *  *  *


Please read the following statement carefully before signing to indicate your understanding:

I understand that if I receive a conditional job offer, and prior to beginning employment, I may be requested to undergo a pre-employment medical examination. In the event that I have a disability that will affect my ability to take the test, I will so inform the Company prior to the administration of the test so that a reasonable accommodation can be made. The Company reserves the right to require medical documentation regarding the need for accommodation.

I certify that the facts contained in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that, if employed, falsified statements on this application may result in termination.

I understand and agree that, if hired, my employment is AT-WILL. THIS MEANS THAT, IF HIRED, EITHER THE COMPANY OR I CAN END THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY OR NO REASON.

I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for any employment-related purpose. I release the listed references and all employers to provide you with any and all applicable information they may have. I hereby release these references and former employers from all liability for any information they may give to you, including but not limited to any defamation claims I may now have or will have against them.

   ______________________________________________________

Date                            Signature


*THE COMPANY IS AN AT-WILL, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*

For Employer Use Only


Interviewed By:________________________ Date:_________________ Hired:   oYes    oNo


Starting Date:____________________Position:_______________ Wage:______________


*THE COMPANY IS AN AT-WILL, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*

 

Driving History


If the position you seek requires you to drive a vehicle, please answer the following questions:


Do you have a valid driver’s license?           Yes            No

If yes, list state, number, and expiration date: 
____________________________________________________________


List all states from which you have held a driver’s license and dates held: ___________________________________________________________________________________


Has your driver’s license, permit, or privileges ever been suspended, revoked, or cancelled?           Yes      No

If so, list state(s), date(s), and reason(s): _______________________________________

________________________________________________________________________


Have you ever been denied a driver’s license, permit, or privilege to drive by a government agency or employer:  Yes      No

If yes, list date(s), government agency(ies)/employer(s), and reason(s): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________



Have you ever been charged with any traffic-related offenses?             Yes        No

If yes, list all offense(s), date(s), location(s), and result(s): ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


If the position you seek requires you to operate a commercial motor vehicle, please provide the names of all employers for whom you operated a commercial motor vehicle during the past 10 years: ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________



Note:  Be sure that these employers, addresses, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving are identified in the employment history section of the application.


During the previous two years, have you:

  1)   Had an alcohol test result of 0.04 alcohol concentration or greater?          Yes      No

  2)   Had a verified positive controlled substance test result?                           Yes      No

  3)   Refused to take an alcohol or drug test?                                                     Yes      No