Careers Advice
The Application Form
Experts say that you should ideally take a full day to
fill out each page of an application form, but this is
not always practical. Here are a few points to help with
the task:
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Check that you are still within the
closing date
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Get everything together before you
start, e.g. pen, certificates,
work history, stamp, envelope, dictionary etc.
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Photocopy
the form and use the photocopy to practice
Ask someone
to check your practice form before transferring
information
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When
you are happy with your answers transfer them neatly
to the form
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Put a blank piece of paper under
your hand to avoid smudging the form
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Read the instructions
carefully and follow them, e.g. use blue/black
ink
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Write neatly and clearly and be concise – recruiters
will see a lot of forms
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State your qualifications/experience
honestly
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Answer every question even if the
answer is “n/a” (not
applicable)
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Check spelling and grammar
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Keep the practice form or a photocopy
of the completed original for your own reference
