Qualifications & training
The 'qualifications' referred to here are usually vocational (those that equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to do a specific job). You may have gained them at college, as part of your work or in your spare time. The information you put here could include:
RSA or Pitman in secretarial or computing skills.
Any BTEC, NVQ, SVQ or City and Guilds qualifications.
Training you've undertaken at work in learning a new computer system, time management, customer services, sales, health and safety or first aid, etc.
Training or qualifications received through a sport or hobby, such as music or martial arts. Or perhaps you're a qualified dance teacher, diving instructor, lifeguard or youth leader?
Any relevant evening classes you've taken.
Don't assume in this section that your potential employer will know what an NVQ or BTEC is, give details of any modules that are relevant to the job. Also, if you're still studying for qualifications, put them down and state when you expect achieve them.If you don't have any qualifications other than those achieved at school or college, don't leave this section blank (employers might think you've carelessly missed it out) - write 'not applicable' instead.
Employment history
Pay attention to detail and accuracy in this part of the form. Read any guidelines carefully to make sure you're filling it in exactly as the employer requests. Employers usually ask for your present company's name and address and what they do, as well as your job title, what your role involves and your salary.
If this is the first 'proper' job you're applying for and there's a whole page to fill with previous employment details, write something in it. Chances are you'll have had a holiday or part-time job, temporary work or done a work experience placement - mention it here. But if you haven't, include a statement that you are about to leave school or college and have no work experience - but that you can't wait to get some.
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