Application Forms

The Application Form provides:

• Prospective employers with facts they need to know about you in brief easy to read format
• The impression you are well organised and serious enough about getting the job, to have put some thought into it.
• An opportunity to sell yourself.

When asked for qualifications or employment history, start with the most recent first unless otherwise stated. Do not try to cram this information in if the space is not big enough, attach additional information on separate sheets, but remember not to write your name on these sheets as your name will be kept confidential from the selection process.

Depending on what job you are applying for, you may have several qualifications that are not relevant for the post. Bear this in mind when writing them down, for example a Grade B in Biology at GCSE may not be so relevant when you have a Degree in Accountancy going for a job in Finance!

The additional information should be clear and concise but truthful and no longer than 2 sheets. It should be typed or neatly handwritten and error free.

Employers are interested in achievements — things that make you stand out from the crowd, such as:

• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Time saving / money saving
• Contribution to service improvement
• Understanding business goals