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Tip 6: Don’t assume that the person reading the application will be familiar with acronyms or even familiar with the position. They may be from HR and not wholly familiar with the post, so try to use easily read, clear English.

Tip 7: Always make your application read as if it has been written by someone who is very polite and not arrogant. Arrogance can really deter some employers: not everyone is looking for a wicked sales rep!

Tip 8: Whilst it is acceptable to elaborate on past successes, do not lie on your application form. Make sure that you simply are honest : many employers value honesty and trustworthiness above having 10 years experience.

Tip 9: Always check that your referees are aware that you are submitting their names for referees, before submitting the application form. Otherwise you may put them in a difficult position, especially if you have submitted their telephone details.

Tip 10: Don’t be tempted to think that the job is automatically yours, so you still need to use the application to sell yourself. Look at the skills, attributes and experience that they want and line up your skills, attributes etc against these: then demonstrate how you fulfil the criteria!

Many people treat online job applications as if they were different from submitting hard copy applications. So they are much more relaxed about typing some details in, submitting it and then being surprised that they haven’t been shortlisted. But the truth is that online job applications should be viewed in the same way as any job application: so take them seriously and follow these tips to increase your chances.

Top Tip No 1 is that you should always check the application, to ensure that all the details are correct and that your spelling/grammar is up to speed.

Tip 2: Make sure that you spell-check the document, using an online grammar and spell-check facility.

Tip 3: Make your application stand out. Do you have interesting hobbies or pastimes that will make you ‘different’? If so list them.

Tip 4: Keep a copy of what you submit, so that if called to interview you are clear about what you have stipulated on the form.

Tip 5: Always try to inject a little of your personality into the application form, but no jokes, nothing crass or vulgar, just a little bit of who you are and why you stand out from the crowd.