Many employers prefer application forms to CVs because they allow them to compare candidates more easily – plus they don’t have to sift through CVs in different formats to find the information they need.
If you’re filling in an application form, you’ll still need to work out the best way present your skills and experience. This is why completing an application form often takes just as much time and effort as writing a CV and covering letter.
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A guide to completing forms on paper and online to make sure you provide the info employers are looking for.
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Click on the link to view a sample application form. Move your mouse over each section of the form to reveal advice on how to fill in each section.
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Advice on what to put in that big, blank section at the end of the form ...
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Find answers to common questions in our application form FAQs
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