Application form examples answers

Many employers prefer people to complete an application form rather than send in a CV.

From an employer’s perspective this has the advantage of enabling them to:

• deter unsuitable/unmotivated applicants;
• create a focus on areas relevant to the job;
• control information that applicants provide on areas relevant to the job; and
• compare potential applicants.

Some application forms ask for a personal statement.

Employers often specify the type of information they expect to be covered in this section but where no direction is offered you need to provide:

• reasons for your interest in the role and in the organisation; and
• evidence that you have the skills, knowledge and experience required.

Hints and tips for completing application forms

• Read the form through carefully and note any specific instructions.
• Draft answers in a word processing document first; then transfer them to the application form.

  This will enable you to check for spelling and grammatical errors and word count.

• Tailor your answers to relate to the job description an
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