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Application forms
Some employers prefer applicants to complete an application form online, or on paper, rather than requesting a CV. This makes it easier for recruiters to compare candidates and quickly identify those who evidence the skills, qualifications and experience they require.
Tips for success
- Copy paper application forms and practice filling them in several times. If completing a form online, type your answers in a text editing program first, such as Microsoft Word.
- Read any instructions before you start writing or typing.
- Spell and grammar check your application prior to finalising your copy. Ask someone else to read over your application.
- Fill in all sections, or put ‘Not applicable’ if necessary.
- Link your answers to the job description.
- Attach a covering letter or email as appropriate.
- Keep a copy of your final form as you may be asked follow-up questions in an interview about what you wrote in your application.
- Don’t lie or exaggerate.
- Make sure your form is returned before the deadline!
Useful websites
The Site: application forms
The Site has information on CV writing, covering letters, preparing for interviews and more.
Directgov: finding and applying for your first job
Advice on finding and applying for your first job.
Prospects
Graduate career website with job application advice.
BT: moving on
BT provides information on job application and interview skills for young people. Moving On helps young adults aged 14-19 and beyond to learn more about themselves, the skills they need in life and work, and how best to develop and demonstrate these as they identify and apply for jobs that are a good fit for their personality, interests and skills.
Online tools
MyConnexions
Register to MyConnexions to develop your CV, write covering letters, watch a video on preparing for interviews and to search online vacancies.
Last updated: 09/02/11
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