A blank job application can be very scary for someone who struggles with organization. They may feel overwhelmed by the quantity of information requested, and not know how to even begin to organize all of their many experiences. Students may not know how much information to include, why some types of information are necessary, or how much detail is expected. Completing an application is much easier if all of the personal, employment, educational, and reference details are already available in an accessible format. Encouraging the student to compile all of the necessary information, from the basics like social security numbers to more complex material such as job histories, can help them tackle applications with confidence.
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Guiding Questions
- Does this student know his social security number, his full address(es) for the last five years, his place of birth, and other information that is often part of the application and background check process?
- Can this student identify and use strategies to obtain missing information about his education, employment, or personal history?
- Does the student understand why employers need accurate and complete information about the applicant?
- Is the student able to accurately interpret questions related to personal information, employment and education history, hours of availability, and contact information for references?
- Does the student have necessary information recorded and safely stored for easy access?
 The to-do list (also referred to as a “work system“or “activity system“) visually clarifies a series of activities that a student is to do.
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 Graphic organizers can provide a student with a way to represent and organize concepts, thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and potential outcomes.
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 Visual Cues are learning materials that students can keep with them to help guide them through real life situations.
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