If you are planning on applying for a job, this section will give you advice, hints and tips for completing an application form.
Like a CV, an application form is a way for you to evidence the skills and experience you have that is relevant for the job you are applying for. Application forms are a way for employers to get the same information from all candidates and then use that information to identify who to interview. It may not always be possible for you to attach your CV to these application forms but you can use the information from your CV to complete the form. You can find information about writing a CV and identifying your skills here.
Employers often ask applicants to provide a covering letter along with the CV when applying for a job. You can read more about covering letters here.
For more information about completing a job application, watch the presentation below:
Like a CV, an application form is a way for you to evidence the skills and experience you have that is relevant for the job you are applying for. Application forms are a way for employers to get the same information from all candidates and then use that information to identify who to interview. It may not always be possible for you to attach your CV to these application forms but you can use the information from your CV to complete the form. You can find information about writing a CV and identifying your skills here.
Employers often ask applicants to provide a covering letter along with the CV when applying for a job. You can read more about covering letters here.
For more information about completing a job application, watch the presentation below:
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To hear the narration with this presentation, select Slide Show and play the presentation from the beginning.
Activities
The following activity will help you write a personal profile for your application form. You may find it useful to identify your skills and strengths first. You can find activities to help you do that in the CV section, here.
You can also research different job profiles on www.myworldofwork.co.uk or www.planitplus.net
You can also research different job profiles on www.myworldofwork.co.uk or www.planitplus.net
Information sheets
The following information sheets will help you with writing a personal profile for an application form. You will find tips for what to include and how to layout the statement, you will also find some useful words and phrases you can use.
Need more information?
You can find more information about completing application forms at www.myworldofwork.co.uk/application-forms or elsewhere on this website, here.
You can find more information about completing application forms at www.myworldofwork.co.uk/application-forms or elsewhere on this website, here.