Personal information is normally the first category of information listed on an employment application. Also, the applicant's Social Security number should be included under personal information because it would be needed in the permanent file of an employee. The application should also include a category identifying the educational background of the person. In addition to traditional degree and diploma information, it is valuable to know if the applicant has any specialized training that relates to present or future job responsibilities. The next category to be included on an Employment Application is the applicant's work history.
Information regarding references is also useful in the employment process.
It is advisable to request both personal and professional references. The information provided should be sufficient to allow you to contact the references. Once an applicant has been hired, the Employment Application becomes a part of the personnel file. Pay-Related Records Records relating to employee pay need to be maintained. At the minimum, a copy of an Employee Tax Withholding Form, needs to be completed and maintained on each employee.