Sometimes also known as 'Application for Employment'.

NOTE: These are formal documents, and all information provided by applicants has a legal status regarding terms of employment. False information, verbal or written, may be grounds for dismissal.

Job applications come in various formats, and some have special requirements for documents, and database entries. Having submitted a CV, many organizations now request that you also complete their own application form, either online or in hardcopy form.

Sometimes this is necessary in order to be offered an interview, other times the request will be made prior to an arranged interview. In the latter case, the completed application form will have to be delivered at the interview.

Even though some of the questions (sometimes all) will already have been covered in the job seeker's CV, it's important he or she completes the application carefully and meticulously.