Recruitment Form

Sections 1 to 4

Fill in all the details in capital letters.

Sections 5

Give details of all driving licences you hold. For example motorcycle, car, HGV and PCV.

Sections 6

Give details of all your previous jobs, putting the most recent job first then working back. Give as much detail as possible about your duties in each job, highlighting anything that is particularly relevant to the job you’re applying for. Use a separate sheet of paper if necessary.

Sections 7

Give details of universities, colleges, schools or other training places you have attended, putting the most recent first then working back. List any examinations you took and the grades and results you achieved.

Sections 8

You must fill in this section if you are applying for an overseas vacancy.

Sections 9

This section is very important because it gives you the chance to sell your skills to the employer. Include any information that you feel makes you particularly suitable for the job. For example, previous experience, voluntary work, hobbies, language skills and relevant study and qualifications. If you don’t have any formal qualifications, mention what you were good at or particularly enjoyed at school.

Sections 10

If there is an age limit on the vacancy you must tick this box to confirm that you meet the age requirement.

Sections 11

Give the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two people who will act as character references for you. This is usually a previous employer and someone you have known for at least five years such as a family friend or neighbour, but not a relative. Please check with the people that they are willing to provide a reference for you before you put their details on the form.

Sections 12

Tell us in this section about any special arrangements you need if you are invited for an interview.

Sections 13

Tick this box if

• You have a disability and
• The employer uses the disability symbol, and
• You want to ask for a guaranteed interview, provided you meet the minimum criteria for the job posting.

Sections 14

Sign and date the form to confirm that the information you have given is correct.