Application forms

Hiring companies use application forms to compare applicants on a like-for-like basis. You may be asked to complete an application form as an alternative to submitting your CV or as a supporting document. Either way, you need your application to stand out against the competition so here are some fail-safe tips to completing application forms.

Before you start:

• Check the deadline date and set aside enough time to complete the form
• For a hand written application, check if they have specified a particular pen colour or format like block capitals.
• Read the advert or job specification carefully
   

Completing the form:

• If it’s an online application, write a draft answer first
• Stay within the word limit (if specified)
• Answer all of the questions - don’t assume an employer will have your CV
• Give clear, relevant examples
• Be honest
   

Before you submit:

• Review your contact details
• Ask someone else to read your answers
• Check that your spelling and grammar is correct
• For an online application, make sure you’ve used a clear font and that the formatting is correct.
• Save, scan or print a copy of your application for future reference (e.g. at your interview)
• Ensure you are submitting it or sending it to the specified person                                             

If you need any help with applying for a job advertised on our website, please call us on

+44 (0)207 3950000.