• Dress appropriately, even if you are just going to pick up an application and complete it at home. This means wearing clothing that you would be expected to wear on the job (for example, a skirt and a blouse for office work). First impressions are crucial, and it’s important that you look responsible and well kept. Sometimes when you ask for the application the company will ask if you want an interview at that time. 
• Always say please and thank you when asking for an application. Office staff are more likely to be helpful if you have shown them respect. 
• When filling out an application, be certain you spell all words correctly. Check in a dictionary, if needed, before writing on the form. 
• Type your information on the form if possible. If you are filling out a form on site, write neatly and use black ink. 
• Don’t cross out information. For questions that require you to write out your answers in sentence form, write a rough draft on a separate piece of paper and then copy it onto the application when you are happy with how it’s written. 
• Be honest. You can get fired later if the company finds out that you lied on your application. 
• Sell yourself. Keep track of your duties at previous jobs and be sure to list those when you are describing what your skills are. 
• Find out what skills the job requires. If the job involves computer work or answering phones, for instance, be certain to list any experience you’ve had in those areas on your application when discussing previous employment. 
• In general, keep track of names, phone numbers, and addresses of all previous employers. Each time you fill out an application you will be asked to list your employment for several years (as many as six or more). Keep the information on a list that you can bring with you to the job site.

Source: Arizona Parent and Educational Resource Center