City of Ecorse
City of Friendship
INSTRUCTIONS ON APPLYING FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT
Read the following instructions carefully before completing the attached application.
Failure to follow these instructions could affect your opportunity for employment.
1. CHECK TO BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE NECESSARY FORMS.
In addition to this information sheet, you should also have the following: an "Application for
Employment", the official job announcement describing the position for which you are applying, and a “Consent Form
for the Release of Information”.
2. READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THOROUGHLY.
The job announcement provides you with the following essential information:
a) The official job title, which is the title that you should use on the application;
b) The duties and responsibilities expected of you if hired;
c) The knowledge, abilities and skills required to perform the work;
d) The education and/or work experience required in order to be considered for this position;
e) Any special licenses or certificates required;
f) The deadline by which your application must be received in the Human Resource Department.
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in the type of work described, complete the
application as instructed below. If not, you may wish to review the bulletin board in the hallway just outside the
entrance to the Human Resource Department or online at: http://www.ecorsemi.gov to see if there other jobs posted
for which you are qualified.
3. PRINT OUT AND COMPLETE THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORM.
Applications must be completed in full even if you attached a resume. Type or print legibly in dark ink. Do not answer
questions on the application by saying "see resume". Failure to accurately and completely fill out this application
could affect your opportunities for employment. If you need more space for an answer, attach an 8.5x11 sheet of
paper, and write your name in the upper right hand corner. Be sure to sign and date the application at the end in the
space provided.
4. ATTACH DOCUMENTATION OF EDUCATION, LICENSES, PERMITS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO MEET BASIC
REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND FOR EXTRA CREDIT WHERE APPLICABLE.
For example, if one or more years of college is required, attach a copy of transcripts and any degree received. If your
education exceeds the minimum requirements, it is recommended that you submit a copy of the highest degree
attained and any related transcripts by the closing date or as soon as possible. If the job announcement specifies that
a certain type of education, license, certification, permit or registration is required, please submit a copy of evidence
thereof.