Special note on filling out the employer's application: Be careful and accurate.

Most financial institutions will do an extensive background check, including employment and salary verification. These checks will be based on the information you give on job applications that you fill out during interviews. Be accurate on all portions of the application. Pay particular attention to employment dates, salary history, education and criminal convictions.

Never lie on an application. You are better served by telling the truth and explaining the circumstances. People get fired months after they start new jobs for irregularities uncovered on their applications. Often, these irregularities would not have prevented their being employed by the firm, but because the candidate lied on the application, it cost that individual the job. Honesty and accuracy are the key ingredients in filling out these forms.

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