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Is there a strategy for completing job applications?

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sreejith’s Answer

Read and follow instructions carefully. While most applications are pretty standard, it does not hurt to take a few minutes to review each one. Attention to details is an important job-seeker trait. Here’s a sample job application.
Complete the application as neatly as possible. Take your time completing it. My penmanship is horrible, so I always need to take even extra time so that the writing looks professional. If you can complete the application online, even better.
Tailor your answers to the job you are seeking. Most applications ask for details about your work history, and just as with your resume, you want to tailor your responses to showcase the skills you will use in the job you are applying for. No, this advice does not mean you should lie about your experiences. Always tell the truth on job applications.
Don’t provide any negative information. Remember that the job application is an initial screening device, so you do not want to have any information that is going to be the cause for you to not get the job interview. So do not volunteer any negative information. For example, when asked why you left your last job, do not say your boss hated you or had a vendetta against you — even if you believe it to be true. On the other hand, if have a criminal record and the application asks you about it (and all that I have seen do), then you need to be honest about it — but if there were circumstances or lessons you learned, try to find a way to explain them.
Proofread and double-check your answers before submitting the application. Make sure you have completed all sections — and fix any errors.
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Rohan’s Answer

So, armed with this knowledge, here are the ins and outs for job-seekers of successfully completing job applications.
Read and follow instructions carefully
Complete the application as neatly as possible.
Tailor your answers to the job you are seeking.
Don’t leave any blanks.
Don’t provide any negative information.
Always answer questions truthfully.
Do not put specific salary requirements.
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