FREE online courses on Interviews - COPING WITH YOUR INTERVIEWERS STYLE - Fill in the Application Blank honestly

 

Most organized companies have a printed form called the Application Blank, which they send to a candidate who has a chance of being called for an interview. Generally if you receive the form after sending your CV, it's an indication that you have cleared the preliminary round.

 

The printed form helps the company to have all the information they require in a certain sequence. This makes comparison of candidates easier, especially if the analysis is computerized.

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Use Capital Letters

If the form has to be filled in your own handwriting, unless you have a legible scrawl, it makes more sense to stick to capital letters, with good black ink and no smudging.

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Have it typed

When handwriting is not specified, then the details must be typed as they give a neat look.

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Attach your Photograph

Normally, a photograph has to be attached. A good print on mat paper, rather than glossy is preferable.

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Mention the relevant academic qualifications

The Application Blank should highlight those academic qualifications and aspects of work experience, which are relevant to the job applied for.

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Make a draft first

Candidates should first make a draft of the answers they will give in the Application Blank and fill it only if they are sure of all the facts viz., dates, grades etc.

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Keep a photocopy of Application Blank

They should also keep a photocopy of the application blank so that before the interview they can recheck all the facts given earlier. Remember an application blank filled neatly and completely shows how seriously you take yourself.

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