If you consider yourself the ultimate businessperson or if you are looking to land a job using an unconventional method, you may be a great fit for the reality television show The Apprentice. If you think you have what it takes to sit in the boardroom with Donald Trump in competition for that ideal dream job, read on to find out how to become a contestant on The Apprentice.

• Be sure you are eligible to compete on the show

• Complete the application fully and be honest

• Stand out from the crowd and dazzle producers with your video

• Prepare for the most unconventional job interview you have ever experienced

• Remember, it's a competition so be ready to show why you are better than other contestants

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While recently the show has featured actors, athletes and musicians on Celebrity Apprentice, producers are always seeking determined and ambitious cast members for the civilian version of the show. To find those lucky contestants, they ask those interested to complete an application and create a video.

Having a keen sense of business is key to success on the show, but prospective contestants must also meet a variety of other requirements to be considered for the program.

1. You must be 21 years of age or olderhttp://www.nbc.com/The_Apprentice_5/apply/A7-NBC_SHORT_APPLICATION.pdf
2. You must be eligible to work in and live in the United Stateshttp://www.nbc.com/The_Apprentice_5/apply/A7-NBC_SHORT_APPLICATION.pdf
3. You must be in excellent physical and mental health; those with disabilities are welcome to applyhttp://www.nbc.com/The_Apprentice_5/apply/A7-NBC_SHORT_APPLICATION.pdf
4. You may not hold or be in the running for any public office and must agree not to run for office for six months after the show airshttp://www.nbc.com/The_Apprentice_5/apply/A7-NBC_SHORT_APPLICATION.pdf
5. You must be willing to travel at your own expense for the casting processhttp://www.nbc.com/The_Apprentice_5/apply/A7-NBC_SHORT_APPLICATION.pdf
6. You must be willing to undergo medical and psychological testinghttp://www.nbc.com/The_Apprentice_5/apply/A7-NBC_SHORT_APPLICATION.pdf
7. You or members of your immediate family may not have been employed by Mark Burnett Productions, NBC Television Group or affiliated companies within the past two yearshttp://www.nbc.com/The_Apprentice_5/apply/A7-NBC_SHORT_APPLICATION.pdf

The first step to getting into the board room with the Donald is filling out the application. While the initial application is fairly painless, if you are selected as a finalist you will be required to complete an additional, longer application.

1. Visit the NBC official site to download and print the application
2. Complete each question truthfully and clearly
3. Be honest as all responses may be verified
4. Explain why you'd make a great candidate for the show
5. Read and sign the attached release forms

Producers can only learn so much from what you write on paper, so to get a better idea if you may be perfect for their show, they ask all applicants to create a short video.

1. Your video may be no longer than 10 minutes in lengthhttp://www.nbc.com/The_Apprentice_5/apply/A7-NBC_SHORT_APPLICATION.pdf
2. Videos may be submitted in DVD, Mini DV or VHS formathttp://www.nbc.com/The_Apprentice_5/apply/A7-NBC_SHORT_APPLICATION.pdf
3. Tell the producers who you are and why you'd be a great fit for the showhttp://www.nbc.com/The_Apprentice_5/apply/A7-NBC_SHORT_APPLICATION.pdf
4. Be genuine, but creative to stand out from the packhttp://www.nbc.com/The_Apprentice_5/apply/A7-NBC_SHORT_APPLICATION.pdf
5. Clearly label your video and make sure it plays before sending
6. Send your video and completed application to:

• • The Apprentice - Casting
  • 149 S. Barrington Ave.
  • Box #813
  • Los Angeles, CA 90049http://www.nbc.com/The_Apprentice_5/apply/A7-NBC_SHORT_APPLICATION.pdf