Any quick tips for filling in an online application form for a graduate engineering employer?
• Tailor your application to each employer you approach – make them feel that they are the employer you want to work for the most. • The questions on an application form are designed to find out whether you have the skills to make a successful civil or structural engineer – they’ll ask for examples. Don’t just use examples from your course – think about part-time work, work experience and your social life, too • Answer all the questions on an application form, don’t leave blanks and don’t leave any fields half filled in. • Structure long responses so that they are to the point and demonstrate well that you have the competences and skills the employer wants. Use headings and bullet points to order the information. • Keep your writing style punchy and professional – don’t be too informal just because it’s online. • Always, always, always check your spelling and grammar carefully before you send your application. Don’t just rely on your word processor’s spellchecker as it’s easy for a cor
