Application guidance
Why is it important to complete the application form
correctly?
The information on the application form is used to decide
whether we should invite you for an interview.
How can I make sure that I fill it in correctly?
First of all, read through all the information supplied to you
with the application form. You should pay particular attention to
the Job Description, which outlines the duties of the post, and the
Person Specification, which states the skills, experience and
qualifications that are required to be able to do the job.
The Job Description does not include all tasks which may be
undertaken by the post holder, but gives an outline of the main
duties which are currently undertaken.
The Person Specification details the skills qualifications and
experience necessary for the job either as “essential” or
“desirable”. If you do not have all the essential qualities stated,
it is unlikely that you will be selected for interview.
Please do not send in a C.V instead of your application. This is
because the application form is designed so that information can be
compared on a like for like basis. In addition, C.V’s are unlikely
to address the demands of a particular post.
What are the different sections for?
Vacancy Details - please give the
reference.
Personal Details - This is the information that
we will need in order to contact you.
Education and Training - Give details of all
education, training and qualifications undertaken from secondary
school onwards.
Membership of Professional Bodies - Give
details of any professional bodies of which you are a member,
including the membership grade and renewal date.
Present Employment - Give details about your
present or most recent job.
Previous Employment - Give details of your
other jobs in date order from the most recent and listing all work
since leaving school/college. You should explain any gaps in your
employment history and continue on a separate sheet if
necessary.
General Information in Support of Application -
In this section you will need to explain why you think you can do
the job. You should demonstrate how you meet the Person
Specification by describing any work, experience or training you
have had. This could be paid work, voluntary work or work done at
home. Please note that if you do not demonstrate that you can meet
all the essential criteria, you are unlikely to be interviewed, so
make sure you do this on the form.
Applicant Monitoring Questionnaire - The
council is committed to working towards equal opportunities for all
and has employment policies in support of this. In order to make
sure that these policies are effective and discrimination does not
occur, we need to collect the information asked for on the
Diversity Form. This information will not be used by those involved
in the selection process.
Referees - Your first referee should be your
present employer, or if you are not employed at present, your last
employer. Your second referee may be a previous employer or someone
who has knowledge of your skills and can comment on your ability to
do the job for which you are applying.
Rehabilitation of Offenders - You are expected
to complete this section if you have been convicted of a criminal
offence other than those which are “spent” under the Rehabilitation
of Offenders Act 1974. For some posts we will also require a
satisfactory police check once an offer of employment has been
made. All Information will be treated in the strictest
confidence.
Applicants with Disability - Applicants with
disability who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria
for a job will be guaranteed an interview.
What happens next?
Your completed application form will be used to decide if you
should be selected for interview.
You will be notified in writing whether or not you have been
successful in obtaining an interview shortly after the closing
date.
If you have applied using the printed application form, please
return the completed form to:
Human Resources
Allerdale Borough Council
Allerdale House
New Bridge Road
Workington
Cumbria
CA14 3YJ
Allerdale Borough Council
