For many of our students, the application is the first contact with the potential employer, and, therefore, the first impression of that applicant. It is paramount for that application to be filled out fully, accurately and neatly. Emphasize the importance of preparing in advance the full name, address and phone number of any former employer, as well as the name and title of the person to whom the applicant reported. The first impression has to be a strong and positive one. Names, addresses and titles of any personal references should be current.
Prior permission is essential before listing anyone's name on an application.
A flawless application can take the entry-level applicant to the next step in the hiring process. Visual Components in the New GED Test GED teachers should be preparing students to answer questions on the current test based on data presented on maps and different kinds of graphs. There will be more of that in GED 2001. The increased influence of the Internet, as well as more reliance on graphic information requires increased visual acuity. There will be plenty of visual material presented in the social studies, math and science tests.