Quick links Accessibility STUDY STUDENTS RESEARCH ABOUT Home » Students » Careers » Students & Graduates » Effective Application Forms Effective Application Forms Learn how to complete effective application forms to attract prospective employers. Most graduate recruiters use online application forms, with this in mind, it’s important to apply a qualitative approach where each application is tailored carefully towards a specific job. Avoid inputting general information in application forms as this will get noticed by employers. Tips and advice for application forms Structure Application forms usually entail the following sections: Personal details: ensure your contact information is up to date, including your phone number and email Education: list your modules and grades, if asked, as well as your leaving cert results Employment and experience: present your experience in a reserve chronological order with a list of achievements and responsibilities Questions to answer: you may want to use a Word document to copy questions and type your answers, as many online application forms timeout, meaning you can lose your typed answers. Research and tailor your answers according to the questions. Don’t rush with your answers – it is better to take some time and demonstrate how you match job requirements. Referees – usually 2 referees are required. One is likely to be your academic tutor; the other might be your manager from work Types of Questions Application forms video Completing Graduate Application Forms : Advice from KPMG, IBEC Global Graduates, Glanbia, Aryzta, Accenture - 2.03 minutes INFORMATION FOR New Students Current Students Staff Alumni CAO Students International Researchers Businesses/Innovation Conference Room Hire USEFUL LINKS MyApps Blog News & Events Library Courses Fees & Grants Exams Timetables FACULTIES & DEPARTMENTS School of Business School of Computing Cloud Competency Centre Psychology Department Education Department Registrar’s Office Early Learning Initiative Careers HR Department Marketing Department International Office Student Services Quality Assurance HELP & ADVICE How to Apply to NCI Hire our Facilities How to Find Us Staff A-Z Current Vacancies Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us CONNECT WITH US Find a course Site map | FOI | Privacy policy | Cookie Preferences | Cookie Policy | Legal | Disclaimer | Accessibility | Login © National College of Ireland 2021 Powered by Inventise.com By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. You can modify your cookie preferences by clicking on "cookie settings". Please read the NCI Cookie Policy for further information: Cookie Policy Accept All Cookies Only Accept Strictly Necessary Cookies Settings