How do you fill out a job application?

The short answer is 'honestly and positively'. 1. Assess what the employer is looking and what the job needs - highlight the skills and experience you have that are relevant to that. 2. Understand your abilities and demonstrate where they are relevant to the post. 3. Show an understanding of the employing organisation and sector in which it operates. 4. If you are wanting to move sectors or industries demonstrate transferable skills 5. Evidence your ability to learn and develop - and what you have achieved 6. Be open about what you weill need to learn. 7. Fil in the form and make the covering letter count