An application form is your first step towards getting that dream job, but completing one successfully takes time and thorough research and preparation.
Relevant, well structured answers, using action driven language and offering solid examples of your skills, will evidence your suitability.
Further application form support
If you would like support in completing your application form, you can book an appointment with an applications adviser. Remember to bring a draft copy along to your meeting.
Come along to a 'Top Tips' 30 minute session designed to give you the confidence and tools to complete an application form effectively. Check out the Apply Yourself events page for upcoming workshops.
Our Apply Yourself Canvas Course: Application Forms introduces ideas on how to research the role, identify your relevant skills, qualities and experience and structure effective answers.
Quick guides: download & keep
These downloadable quick guides will help you to prepare for an application, interviews & assessment centres, and also help you create a great CV and covering letter.
Job application, interview & career planning workshops
Come along to one of our drop-in sessions below:
- Date
- Wednesday 2nd May 2018 (16:00-17:00)
- Location:
- Learning Centre - UG08
- Description
- The launch event for our new Mastering Your Career programme! At this Get Started session you'll meet your tutors and other course participants.
- Date
- Thursday 3rd May 2018 (12:00-13:00)
- Location:
- Learning Centre - UG08
- Description
- The launch event for our new Mastering Your Career programme! At this Get Started session you'll meet your tutors and other course participants.