Experienced recruiters and admissions tutors from a wide range of employment sectors provide their insights on how you can go wrong with an application form and reasons they would potentially reject someone at the application stage.
To summarise, in order not to be rejected, make sure you:
- customise your application to the organisation or institution you are applying to
- show enthusiasm as to why you really want the job or course
- meet the essential criteria. Some recruiters will place emphasis on academic achievement whilst others will be looking for particular skills, knowledge and experience
- give complete answers and provide convincing examples
- check your spelling and grammar
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