Applying for the job

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Filling Out Application Forms

Candidates are sometimes required to apply for a job using a form rather than a CV and will be used by the recruiter to compare applicants on a like-for-like basis. Forms can be daunting and time consuming, so allow plenty of time and follow these five steps

How to Write a Covering Letter

As you read through the recruitment pages, you’ll notice that candidates are often asked to also send in a covering letter with their CV. You may consider this unnecessary or a waste of time and paper, but this letter can be just as important as the CV itself.