Application For Employment Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

Application For Employment Form PDF Details

The Application for Employment is a 4-page form used by job seekers and employers across industries. It creates a consistent record that allows employers to evaluate candidates on the same criteria.

What does the form ask for?

The form collects 8 categories of candidate information:

• Personal contact details and date of birth
• Desired position, shift preference, and starting salary
• Referral source (how the applicant heard about the opening)
• Educational history from grammar school through trade or correspondence school
• Work history for the last 3 employers, including supervisor names, job titles, weekly salary, and reasons for leaving
• Special skills, training, and certifications
• 3 personal references who are not relatives
• A declaration of accuracy and authorization for the employer to verify all information provided

The form also includes a question about felony convictions in the past 5 years, as required by many state and federal employers.

Equal opportunity and legal requirements

This form follows Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) standards. Employers cannot legally use it to ask about race, religion, national origin, disability, sex, or age unless directly related to the job. Some states, including California and New York, restrict criminal history questions under "ban the box" laws. Review your state's rules before distributing this form to applicants.

Related hiring documents

Most employers pair this application with a background check consent form and a reference check form. Once you have selected a candidate, use our offer letter template to formally extend the position. Our employment forms library includes every document you need for a complete hiring process.