Job Applications

Job application documents may include:

• Cover Letters
• Resumes
• Statement addressing Selection Criteria

Some recruiters/employers request other forms of application, such as online application forms and handwritten applications. These are addressed in the detailed information sheet on job applications.

5 Steps to Writing a First-Rate Job Application

1. Carefully read the job advertisement to identify exactly what the employer requires in a candidate, including qualifications, skills, knowledge, experience and capabilities.
2. Tailor your application to demonstrate how your skills, knowledge, experience and capabilities match these requirements.
3. Ensure your application looks professional, including presentation/ layout, spelling and grammar – these should be faultless.
4. Devote time to developing and refining your application. Employers can tell when candidates have put time and effort into their application, and they value evidence of attention to detail.
5. Ask someone to proof read your application. Never submit your first draft to an employer. Also make use of our free 24hr CV Checking Service.