Application forms may be daunting at first , but it ’ s worth taking the time to get them right . There is a lot of support online and you can ask your careers department at school , to help you work on your applications .
Tips & Tricks :
Always match your application to the course or job description and person specification .
Research the course or organisation using their website or job advert .
Make sure the course or job is what you want to do and think about your values – do they match the values of the college / sixth form or company / sector ?
Give yourself plenty of time to complete the application . Make a copy so you can work on a draft before submitting . Follow the instructions e . g . BLOCK CAPITALS , use a black pen etc . If the application is a paper copy , be as neat as you can .
Check your spelling and ask someone you trust to proofread it for you ( this can be really reassuring ).
Save the application for future reference – this will help you prepare for an interview .
Check the form over once more before you send it and try to get someone else to check as well .
Remember to always use a professional username and email address .
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