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Applying for a Job

With any job you find, the first decision you have to make is whether to apply for it or not. To start with, you need to check to see if it meets all your job target specifications. Does it match up?

Once you've decided that the job advertised is the right one for you, then you'll want to make sure that it is YOUR application that is picked out from the hundreds of others that the company will no doubt receive.

In this section, we put together some advice and information designed to help you submit an application that will get you the desired result - an interview!

Job Application Forms
Everything you need to know about completing a job application form...
Replying to Job Adverts
General points to know before responding to an ad ...
Staying Ahead of the Competition
How to make sure that your application stands out from the crowd ...
A Model Response
A worked example showing how to reply to an advertisement ...
Covering Letters
Advice on writing cover letters ...