1. Apprenticeships Finance & Accounting Childcare Engineering
IT / Technical

2. Filling in Job Applications
Research the company
Understand what they do so you can talk about them and how you’ll fit in when answering
Get your information ready
Qualifications, skills, strengths and experience
Read the form
Check through the instructions carefully and identify which sections you need to fill in
Practice
Write the answers in a word doc. Make sure you’ve got it right before you fill in the final version
Read the job description
Pick out key skills and desirable qualities and match your attributes

3. How to Write a Covering Letter
Opening the Letter
Explain what job it is you’re applying for and where you found the vacancy.
Feel free to mention the website by name (e.g. ‘as advertised on reed.co.uk’) or, if someone referred you to the contact, mention their name in this section.
Second paragraph – Why are you suitable for the job?
Describe your professional and academic qualifications that are relevant to the role and ensure you refer to some of the skills listed in the job description.
Third paragraph - What can you do for the company?
Use practical examples, these might be performance-based, and could include examples from your previous/current job.
Closing the letter
Thank the employer for their time. It is also a good opportunity to indicate that you’d like to meet with the employer for an interview.

4. Any questions?