Years 10 & 11 How To Apply for Work Experience Write A Letter ...

Completing ApplicationsMost employers, colleges, training organisations etc, produce their ownapplication form, which you will need to complete when applying for a job,course or training programme.This is your first opportunity to create a good impression and meet thestandards and criteria set by the company, college or trainingorganisation. Remember you only get one chance to make and initial goodimpression.The time taken to complete an application form can be rewarded with aninterview, therefore allow yourself plenty of time to complete the form.• Read the whole form carefully before completing it• Make a rough copy and ask someone to check it• Write neatly and use black ink or biro• Follow instructions exactly, it may ask for BLOCK CAPITALSin some sections• Answer the questions fully, using sentences where possible• Write your address in full, not forgetting your postcode• Make sure you list all courses and qualifications. Listexaminations taken or about to be taken. Enter estimatedgrades if known• Complete the section on previous employment by enteringpart-time jobs, paid or voluntary, and your work experienceplacement• Include the things you enjoy doing in your spare time in theinterests and activities section• Use the opportunity to sell yourself in the section which asksfor further information. Try to relate your strengths to theskills and qualities that the employer will be looking for• Check that your application is accurate and has no spellingmistakes• Keep a copy of your application form for future reference• Use your Achievement File and Action Plan to help youcomplete the form• Return your application form promptly – there is often aclosing date for receipt of applications• Don`t leave blank spaces, write ‘not applicable’ (N/A forshort) or none to questions that do not apply to you