EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION All fields marked with '*' denotes mandatory fields Name * Preferred pronouns Physical address * How long have you lived at this address? * Phone * Email * Are you currently employed? * Yes No May we contact your current employer? Please list company, phone number, and name of contact Hours desired * Part Time (8-30 hours per week) Full Time (32-40 hours per week) Availability * All employees must be able to work nights and weekends. Do you have any scheduling restrictions, such as other jobs or weekly reservations? If so, please describe. Date available to start * Month MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Day Day12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Year Year20232024 Are you a U.S. citizen, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S.? * Yes No Have you ever been convicted of a felony? * Yes No If so, please explain (A conviction will not automatically disqualify you from employment) Education History * Please provide a history of your education for High School, College(s), Graduate Schools, and other relevant classes, workshops, etc. Please include names of schools, dates attended, locations, and degrees earned Employment History * Please provide your 3 most recent employers, including current employment. Include periods and reasons for self-employment and/or unemployment: Include for each position: company name, dates employed, location, phone number, job title, job description, supervisor/manager, reason for leaving, and the aspects you liked and disliked Please summarize job-related skills and qualifications from studies, employment, or other experience * What is your level of computer proficiency? * References * Please list 3 WORK references not related to you, such as managers, supervisors, or team leaders who have knowledge of your work performance. Please do not include friends or family. Include name, relationship, location and phone number Why do you want to work in a bookstore? * (If you do not have any previous bookstore experience, what job experience do you have that qualifies you for work in a bookstore?) How would you describe a good bookseller? * List your favorite authors and their publishers. Where would you locate these books in Talking Leaves? * What is the last book you read? Why did you choose this book? * How would you describe Talking Leaves? * What are your career plans? What do you hope to be doing 5 years from now? * Do you have any physical condition that would prevent you from lifting boxes of books, or from doing other physical work? * If yes, please describe What would you like us to know about you when considering your application for employment? * Agreement * I Agree I have completed this application and that my answers to all questions on the application & attachments are true, correct and complete, I understand that any omission or misrepresentation may result in refusal of or separation from employment with Talking Leaves. I understand that references will be contacted and a background check may be conducted. I am also aware that no promise of employment is implied in the acceptance of this application. Digital Signature *
