Job Freebies in the UK

What is on application forms?

Application forms

When you apply for some jobns they will want you to fill in a form. These can be short or long and will all want a certain amount of information about you. Fill in the form according to any specific instructions. If there are no stated preferences then use a neat black pen. You can often download forms and use a word processor to fill them in.

There is often a space for writing about your skills for the job - "supporting information" or "Additional Information"... this is the bit where you need to closely match the skills you have with those needed for the job.

You may be asked for your national insurance number.

You will definately be asked for your name, address, contact details such as telephone, email, mobile.

Qualifications. Including school gained certificates, degrees, and other qualifications and courses you've successfully competed.

Include any driving licence and skills.

When can you start - remember you might need to give notice.

Additional skills - include any other courses or training, or self-taught skills. Include any software packages you're familir with.

Member of Professional organization memberships

References
Some companies request 2, others more. Ask the people who will be expecting to give you a reference before they get the request.

Work history

Some want all job history. Include as much of address as possible. Types of work done.

Convictions - civil or military courts, this may or may not include driving penalties.
• Nature of the offence
• Date of conviction

Statutory code of practice on racial equality in employment

Appendix 4: Guidelines on job application forms - this has a sample application form to look at.

Tower Hamlets sample application form - worth a look. They call one section "supporting information" and this is the bit you need to match your skills to the skills required in the job description.

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