Lesson in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology

1. Application Form
Prepared by:
Orlando A. Pistan, MAEd-GC
Psychology Instructor

2. Application Form
An application form is a form to
be filled in by an applicant when
seeking employment in a firm. It
generally contains basic personal
information such as name, phone
number, e-mail address, previous
work experiences and some open
ended questions.

3. Application Form
From the employer’s perspective it is a
standardized means of screening
candidates based on the responses
given in the form.
Application forms can be in either a
physical hard copy or an
electronic/online version.
The form must not contain questions
regarding the candidate’s disabilities,
past compensation, race/religion
details or criminal record information.

4. Advantages
An advantage of application forms
is that it standardizes all
information making it easier for the
recruiter to objectively evaluate the
applicant.
In addition application forms also
ensure to capture information
needed to make the selection
decision.

5. Disadvantages
However one drawback of the application
form is that it does not allow the applicant
to express himself freely.
The candidate may have something
he/she would like the employer to know
but may not be able to express it on the
form.
Another disadvantage is that application
forms are time consuming and many
eligible candidates may not apply for the
position since they have already invested
their time in perfecting their CV.

6. How to Make an Application Form
The best way to make a form is to
start from a template that is closest
to what you want. Then you only
have to modify what's different for
your organization. Most templates
will have all the common form
elements like name, address, job
history already on the page. All you
have to do is add any fields that
are missing or customize it using
your own logo and information.

7. Resume
 A formal summary of an applicant’s
professional and educational background.
 Resume Fraud – lying on their resumes
about what experience or education they
actually have.
 Cover Letter - a letter that accompanies a
resume or job application.
When writing a cover letter, specific information
needs to be included: a contact section, a
salutation, an introduction to the hiring
manager, information on why you are qualified
for the job, a closing, and your signature. The
way the information is listed and the format
depend on how you are sending your letter.

8. Types of Resume
1. Chronological
resume
2. Functional resume
3. Mixed resume

9. Chronological Resume
A chronological resume is a resume format that
prioritizes relevant professional experience and
achievements.
Chronological resume: For candidates with rich,
consistent professional experience.
You should use a chronological resume if:
 You have several years of experience in one career
path
 You have worked for several employers or clients in
one industry
 You have minimal or no gaps between jobs
A chronological resume helps employers quickly
understand the value of your most recent and relevant
work experiences. As employers may only spend a few
seconds on each resume, prioritizing the most recent
information helps ensures your experience gets seen.

10. Functional Resume
A Functional resume is for candidates
with several gaps or changes in their
career.
If you’re a recent college or high school
graduate with little or no professional
experience, you might consider using a
functional or combination resume. A
functional resume format is also useful
if you have been out of work for a
significant amount of time.ps or
changes in their career.

11. Mixed Resume
A Mixed (combination ) resume is for candidates with a diverse
background of experience or when skills and abilities are more
relevant than work experience.
If you’re changing positions or industries, a combination
resume might be a better fit. In this case, a resume that puts
more emphasis on your transferable skills and abilities may be
more beneficial to potential employers.

12. Application Form
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attention.