The Central Personnel Division recommends that agencies have applicants complete SFN 10950 - Application for Employment . It was designed with employment laws in mind and is reviewed regularly to ensure legality. The form obtains the information necessary to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications of the vacant position, as well as information to determine if applicants meet veterans' preference requirements. Furthermore, the application form also contains a block where the applicant certifies that the information is true and acknowledges that inaccurate statements can lead to rejection of their application, or if employed, to termination of their employment. If an agency prefers an agency-identified form, SFN 10950 has space in the upper right corner for an agency's name and address.
Some agencies prefer to have applicants use an agency-designed application form.
If that is the case, the application form should contain only items that are lawful. From this point on in the selection process, various tools will help verify what is stated on the application form. Resumes Resumes are creatively designed to reveal an applicant's strengths and hide weaknesses. They may, however, contain information that is not available on application forms. The Central Personnel Division has designed and utilizes a rating method in which points are assigned to relative levels of education and experience weighed against the requirements of the position.