Guide to completing the application form
Here are our guidance
notes on completing the application for employment
form.
Please read these notes carefully before
completing the application form.
These notes have been written to help you make the best of your
application. The decision to shortlist you for interview
will be based on the information you provide on your application
form.
- To ensure equal opportunities in recruitment, we request that
all applicants complete the application form provided.
- Read through each section of the application form carefully.
You may find it helpful to do a rough draft in pencil first. Please
keep a copy of your completed application form, for your own
reference.
- This form can be completed either by typing or by using ink.
Ideally black ink is better for photocopying purposes; we will
however accept application completed using blue ink. We will not
however accept applications by red or green pen unless there is a
medical reason behind this. You can also submit your application
form by an alternative format such as audio cassette.
- The person specification describes the essential skill
knowledge, experience professional qualifications which you will
need, in order to do the job as described in the job description.
Your completed application form should demonstrate that you have
these skills and that you understand and are committed to equal
opportunities.
- The first referee quoted on the form should be your present or
most recent line manager/employer. The second referee should be
another line manager from your most previous employment. It is not
our practice to accept references from agencies, unless in
exceptional circumstances. We do not accept testimonials. If you
have not been employed, or have been out of employment for a period
of time, you may wish to give the name of anyone who knows you
sufficiently well in an academic or professional capacity to
confirm the information you have given, and to comment on your
ability to do the job.
- The 'Supporting Statement' section of this application forms is
very important. This is where you make your case for the job.
Examine the skills and experience being asked for and provide
evidence by giving specific examples that you possess and those
that are relevant to do the job. Give thought to previous work
experience or other responsibilities which may assist you to
uncover skills which you may have taken for granted. Do not forget
the skills and experience which you may have gained outside
full-time work. If you have been out of paid employment for a long
time, or have never been employed before, your job history may be
less important than some of the responsibilities and experience
which you have had more recently. For example, you may have
considerable domestic responsibilities or may organise social or
community activities in your spare time or be a volunteer.
- Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying
this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975. You
are therefore, not entitled to withhold information about
convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the
provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to
disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary
action by us.
- If the post involves working with children or vulnerable
adults, the successful candidate will be required to complete a
criminal records bureau form.
- When completed, please read through your application form
carefully, checking for errors or omissions. Make certain your
application form is sent in plenty of time, to reach St John
Ambulance prior to the closing date.
- As we are a charity our resources are limited and therefore we
are unable to acknowledge application forms. If you would like us
to acknowledge your form, please send a stamped addressed envelope
with your application.
- All of our jobs are open to job-sharing and all applications
will be considered equally, whether you apply with or without a
partner. If you are interested in job sharing please state so on
the application form.
- To help decide where to advertise our post in the future,
please state clearly where you saw the post advertised in the
application form and equal opportunities monitoring form.
- To ensure that our Equal Opportunities Policy is effective, we
require all candidates to complete the equal opportunities
monitoring form and send this part back to the Human Resources
Department separate from your application form. All information
will be treated as confidential.
Good luck with your application.