How To Write WINNING
Job Application Forms

According to Time Magazine, most of us find it hard to complete job application forms well.

Time reported that USA school graduates are even suing their education systems, because, pleased as they are with good grades and a diploma, they don't know how to complete a job form correctly!

Our Guide will make the whole thing much easier. We'll help you write great applications that get you ahead of your competition and on your way to landing your dream job.

Job Application Forms -- What You Need To Know

Though it may seem obvious, some people forget that the sole purpose of submitting an employment application form is to WIN you an interview. Without an interview it is highly unlikely you will get the job!

Often, your application form is the only information your potential employer has about you. It needs to tell them clearly what makes you suitable for the vacancy. The most suitable candidates, based on their applications, will be interviewed and you need to be among them.

Don’t be put off by your employment application form. Most sections are easy -– they just want information.

The other sections will be after more, but we'll give you advice and an example to help you.

Where Do I Start?

By all means browse your application form so you're aware of what's being asked. But before you even lift a pen, we recommend you read our general advice on job applications.

And if your application form has a section which asks you, in any number of ways "Why do you want the job and why are you suitable?" please read our job application guidelines where you'll find advice on using the advert to your advantage and using examples in your answer. There's also a job application guide on using positive language including advice about the length and layout of your free-format answer.

It's also important to avoid common employment application errors such as overuse of the word 'I', mistakes with apostrophes and using too formal language.

This is a lot to take in, we know. To help you a bit more we have a real job application example which won an interview. This shows you how to put the theory into practice.

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