Job applications are a crucial element for all
organisations in the selection process, as they
allow equitable comparisons to be made between
candidates. Whether you are applying for
a voluntary or vacation position or a
graduate job, the quality of your job
application will be critical. if it is of a high
standard, you will maximize your chance of being
selected for an interview.
the best job applications make an impact. a job
application consists of a cover letter, Cv and, if
required, a statement addressing the selection criteria.
some organisations also require you to complete an
application form.
your application must include your address,
professional email address and phone contact details.
Personal information, such as your date of birth or
marital status, is not required. you should
also include your qualifications, a summary
of your skills, relevant work experience and
extracurricular interests.
And remember...
Online applications
Staff can help you
refine your application,
Many organisations now require candidates
ensuring you don’t repeat
to submit applications online. Online
information, overstate your
application forms often have to be
qualities or undersell your
completed in one sitting – you do not have
skills. It is also essential
the option to save and come back to the
that you have your CV
document later. the key is to be prepared,
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checked for grammar and
have all documentation ready, and make
spelling. Seek the assistance
sure you have given yourself plenty of time
of your university careers
to complete and check the application. if
service. If you are sending a
possible, download a hard copy of the form
hard copy, print out a good
and write a few drafts before you complete
quality clean copy and post
online. some online forms allow applicants
it in an A4 envelope. Some
to go back to previous fields and change
applicants follow up their
information throughout the process.
application with a phone
call to demonstrate their
enthusiasm.
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