Completing Application Forms
| Mini Career Course: Successful applications |
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In this mini online career course you will learn how to complete employer applications successfully and avoid the pitfalls of online applications. We will also highlight key resources to help you. |
| Write a successful job application (Prospects) |
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Advice on how to complete forms with analysis of the different types of questions that you might have to answer and how to write personal statements. |
| Example questions and answers (Prospects) |
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This article contains example answers for some common application form questions. You may find it helpful for learning how to structure answers and how to use powerful words to demonstrate your motivation and suitability. |
| How do you answer job application questions? (targetjobs) |
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This article covers the type of questions employers ask on application forms and provides advice on what employers are looking for in your answers. There are also helpful example answers. |
| Filling in an application form for a teaching job (jobs.ac.uk) |
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Although this guide has been prepared specifically for making an application for a teaching post, it provides good general advice for completing forms. The advice for writing the "further information/personal statement" section is particularly useful. |