With most jobs you’ll need to make a written application, for which you’ll need:

1. An application (or cover) letter

• Tips on writing application letters
  • Open our fact sheet
  • See the Job Search Guide’s How to write a letter of application
  • Go to Job Juice

• About resumes
  • See the Careers South West Page on Resumes
  • See the Job Search Guide’s Addressing the selection criteria

3. If it’s for a large organisation or government department, probably a statement addressing the selection criteria.

• Tips on addressing selection criteria
  • The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations has some excellent advice on this
  •  See CareerFaqs for tips on Addressing the selection criteria

Filling out an application form