What Goes Where?
This section is where you list jobs you have had before.
What is work history or employment history?
This mistake happens when an applicant forgets to include a working phone number or email.
What is missing or incorrect contact information?
This is needed to log back into an online application portal.
What are a username and password?
Showing up on time and being ready to work is this valuable skill.
What is punctuality or reliability?
A job ad that promises “make $5,000 a week with no experience” may be this.
What is too good to be true?
This section asks when you can work, such as mornings, nights, weekends, or full-time.
What is availability?
This mistake happens when an applicant uses an email like “partyanimal420” instead of something professional.
What is using an unprofessional email address?
This button usually sends the application to the employer.
What is submit?
Being able to work well with others is this skill.
What is teamwork?
A job that asks you to pay money before you can start may be a red flag for this.
What is a scam?
This section is where you list abilities like customer service, teamwork, cleaning, cooking, or using tools.
What is the skills section?
This mistake happens when someone leaves required boxes blank.
What is an incomplete application?
This button allows you to attach a resume, cover letter, or document.
What is upload?
Staying calm and respectful when dealing with difficult people shows this skill.
What is conflict management or emotional regulation?
A job that asks for your Social Security number before an interview or official hiring step may be a red flag for this.
What is identity theft or personal information risk?
This is where you list people who can speak positively about your work habits or character.
What are references?
This mistake happens when someone applies to many jobs but does not track where they applied.
What is not keeping an application log (record)?
This type of menu makes you choose one option from a list, such as full-time, part-time, or temporary.
What is a drop-down menu?
Asking a supervisor what needs to be done next shows this skill.
What is initiative?
A job ad asks you to recruit other people before you can earn money.
What is a pyramid scheme or multi-level marketing red flag?
This section is where you explain why you left a previous job, such as relocation, seasonal work ending, or seeking better opportunity.
What is reason for leaving?
This mistake happens when someone uses slang, jokes, or angry comments in written answers.
What is using unprofessional language?
This security step may send a code to your phone or email before allowing you to log in.
What is two-step verification or multi-factor authentication?
A strong application connects your skills to this.
What is the job description or what the employer is looking for?
A job ad offers a position but sends you to a link that looks unrelated to the company or asks you to download something.
What is a phishing or malware risk?