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If you’ve answered an ad in the newspaper, the employer typically asks you to come in and fill out the job application. In many cases, the employer wants to get a look at you and size you up. This gives the employer a chance to discard your application without further thought, should you come in with a sloppy appearance or a bad attitude. So, when you go to fill out the job application, dress as though you were showing up for an interview. Put your best foot forward.

You need a resume, and you need it to look good. I am not talking about fancy-schmancy, with exotic fonts and clip-art. You need to have a resume that is easy to read, with good structure, and no grammatical errors. I repeat: no grammatical errors. If you spell the name of your past employers wrong, or common words, your first impression will go down the drain. So use a spell checker. If you need help writing your resume, search online for “resume template”, there should be several free ones out there (we will offer one on this site soon). You can also visit your local employment department for guidance and advice.

Even if you are only applying for part time jobs for students, these tips can help you land the job you want.