Get Organised - Calderdale and Kirklees Careers Service Partnership

Applications and interviews
A quick guide to help you snap up that job, apprenticeship or course!
How and when you apply is getting more complicated.
Applications can be made in several ways; you need to know how to
• write a good CV (curriculum vitae)
• complete an effective application form
• write a speculative letter
• telephone and follow up vacancies you see
• apply online
• write a covering letter to send with CVs and application forms.
Making successful applications takes time.
What is a CV?
• A CV is a short, factual document that sets out information about you,
your education and work experience.
• It is a good idea to have a CV - you can use it to help you fill in
application forms or as a prompt when you phone about a job; see
page 60.
• The aim of a CV or application form is to get you an interview.
Selection tests and interviews
• As this is often the first contact you have with an organisation, it is
worth spending time to make sure you present yourself well and create
the right impression.
• Apart from an interview, you may have to take a selection test.
Online applications
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• Online applications need to be filled in carefully. The advice on
pages 57-64 also applies to online applications.