Application Form help

jewels84

I wonder if someone could offer a little help with an application form I'm filling out.

It's one of the more 'easy-to-complete' forms I've done (in terms of it not asking for specific info on how I meet all the 20 points on the person specific :eek:) but I've come across a part were I'm confused as to what to write.

I've done the section about my previous employment history where I've given a brief description of my duties. The next part of the form says:

"EXPERIENCE: (please briefly summarise your professional experience to date)"

Later on there is the section:
"Please give any other information you wish to add in support of your application (please continue overleaf or add a separate sheet if necessary)"

So I guess the later section is where I put my supporting statement but I'm not sure what exactly I should put in the Experience part.
Should I summarise my supporting statement? Would it be basically bullet points like such:

• 'x number' of years working customer focused environment
• wide knowledge of MS office
• several years working in time conscious environments

It's no doubt a simple answer but I can't remember coming across this before and there aren't any other guidance notes so if anyone can offer any clarification it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Southend1

Yes, it says briefly summarise so I think your bullet point list is a good idea. Try not to duplicate in the supporting Information section, but go into detail there about how your experience, skills and qualifications make you a good match for the job spec. Try to address all points covered in the job description and person spec.

elsien

Perhaps the any other info could have a bit about what it is about the company and/or role that has attracted you, and/or why you think you're particularly suited in addition to the supporting statement info?

jewels84

Thank you both for your replies.
The supporting statement I'd already started encompasses the suggestion which you've both made.

Southend1 wrote: »

Yes, it says briefly summarise so I think your bullet point list is a good idea. Try not to duplicate in the supporting Information section, .

This is what had me slightly confused as surely the info would already be in the previous work history & the supporting statement. I didn't want to re-hash what I'd already mentioned.

I suppose the brief summary would be for the recruiter to quickly scan the application forms

Thanks :beer: