If you pick up a job application in person, think of it as your first interview. The following suggestions will help you appear both professional and organized:
- Dress up a little. No need to show up in a suit but leave the shorts and jeans at home.
- Go in by yourself, even if you are hanging out with friends or your parents offer to drive you.
- Don’t just ask for an application; ask to speak to the manager first. If you get the chance, fill out the application right there so the manager will know which application is yours.