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Job Application Forms
JOB APPLICATION FORMS
Once you have read the advertisement, gained a clear understand the requirements of the job and been supplied an application form, it is now time to make sure that you give yourself the best chance to impress.
The Application Form forms a crucial part of the recruitment process, so it is vital that you produce a corrcetly completed form.. If you understand that the information on the Application Form supplies the employer with information to ask you at interview, then you should realise how important it is for you to make sure it is correctly completed. Take your time, do not rush and ruin your odds of being invited for an interview.
Before you start:
Make a photocopy of the original form.
Read all the instructions carefully, including the Job Description and Person Specification.
Make sure you understand all the questions and why they are being asked (ask for help if necessary).
Fill in the photocopied first and then copy it to the original form.
Keep the draft copy for future reference and/or interview.
Filling in the form:
Use black ink, pen or ballpoint
Write neatly – check whether the form asks for BLOCK CAPITALS
Check spelling and grammar
Do not leave gaps
answer all questions that apply to you - remember to have answers for all questions you have not answered.
write N/A (not applicable) if a question does not apply to you .
Use simple words and short sentences
Emphasise positive qualities in the “any other details” section
Remember experience gained outside work can be relevant to some jobs
List current jobs history in orderly sequence, usually latest job first – but check each application form carefully
Do not exaggerate or understate previous responsibilities
Focus on positive information
Do not overcrowd the form. If necessary, add extra information on a separate piece of paper (with your name, the title of the job applied for and any reference number)
Tailor your answers to the advertisement or the person specification
Remember a correctly completed Application Form will increase your chance of getting to an interview.
When you have finished:
Include a Covering Letter – to break down the anonymity of the form
Make sure all dates are consistent
Get someone to check it all
Transfer from photocopy to original
Use a large envelope and first class stamp(s)
Post the form to reach the employer in good time
Keep a copy for yourself so you have a record of what you’ve put. You’ll need to be able to refer back to it at the interview stage
Make sure you keep a record of closing dates for all the applications you have made. This way you can have an easy to access record of follow up actions required. A phone call to confirm that your Application Form has been received can both put your mind at rest and bring your form to the attention of the prospective employer.
Your job application form can project you to probably the most crucial stage of the recruitment process – an interview – so spend the time to make sure it reflects you in the very best light.
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