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Presentation of your CV

	If you are submitting your CV by email it is important to remember to use a common font (eg Arial). Otherwise you could find that when the CV is received at the other end it has converted into Courier font, which could have the effect of completely changing the layout.
	If you are submitting your CV as a hard copy always use a good quality (100gsm) paper. If there is a water mark make sure it is the right way up.

The interview

	Make sure you are appropriately dressed and be careful of your posture.
	Practice your handshake to make sure it is firm: a limp handshake can be very off putting.
	Be positive and as confident as you can (but beware of appearing over-confident).
	Always try to remember the name of the person who is interviewing you.
	If you are being interviewed by a panel try to identify the person you would be working for and make eye contact, but always address the whole panel when answering questions.
	Find out in advance all you can about the company and the department where you would be working and prepare appropriate questions.
	Never say unfavourable things about previous employers.
	Do not make excuses for yourself or your perceived failings.
	Try to smile!!
	At the end of the interview remember to say thank you.
	If you would like the job then remember to say so as you leave.

The ideal covering letter

	Make sure the envelope as well as the letter is correctly addressed.
	A neatly handwritten letter is acceptable.
	Start with a heading which should include the job title and where you have seen it advertised.
	Keep the letter brief.
	Only include details if they are relevant to your application and cannot be seen from your CV.
	Include something positive about why you are attracted to the prospect of joining the Company.

Application forms

	If you possibly can, make a photocopy of the form before you start, otherwise plan everything on a piece of paper.
	Only complete the real form when you are sure of what you want to say.
	It should be neatly handwritten in black ink so that it can be easily photocopied.
	Keep a copy so that you can remember exactly what you said .
	Send your CV as well unless you are specifically told not to do so.
	Always send a short covering letter to accompany the form unless it is specifically stated that you should not.