Read the advert line by line
Note the post, grade or reference, required qualifications and experience, documents to attach, closing date and the exact way to submit. The advert is the rule. Anything we say here is general advice.
Check you qualify
Compare each requirement with your certificates and experience. If a requirement is not met, think carefully before applying.
Prepare your documents
- An updated CV with exact dates.
- Copies of academic and professional certificates, as the advert requires.
- ID and any other documents the advert lists.
- An application letter if requested.
Present dates and details exactly
Public sector applications are often checked against the advert, so use exact job titles, employers and dates, and keep documents in the order requested.
Submit and keep proof
Use only the channel the advert gives and submit before the deadline. Keep a copy of everything you sent.
Check the official source
Confirm vacancies on the employer's or commission's official website. Never pay anyone to secure a government job.