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The application form is extremely useful as it is a rapid way of screening out applicants.  It is very useful to the employer as it is a quick and easy way for he or she to compare the skills and experiences of all of the applicants especially when there is many to shortlist. This is because they are all on alike footing from the very start as their information has been identical. The application form is also extremely useful as it allows the employer to perform a background check on possible applicants. The application form can also be particularly beneficial as the employer can ask the exact details he or she requires as they design the application form themselves. The application form will save the employer plenty of time throughout the process. If an applicant doesn’t provide an answer on a form, the employer must assume that they have no skills or experience in that field. 

However, the application form isn’t useful as it adds another piece of paperwork for the employer to go through. The application form can also be very expensive and time consuming for the businesses administrator. The application form costs the business extensive amounts of money to send out. Another reason why the application form isn’t useful is because it is only specific to one role; it doesn’t allow the candidates ability to shine through.

Overall the application form is extremely useful for the recruitment pact as the advantages weigh out the disadvantages. The main reason is that the employer designs the form making it easy to compare qualifications and experience thus speeding up the recruitment process. To improve the application form the employer should use abstract questions and be a lot more specific. 

The CV is useful, as it doesn’t cost the employer anything unlike the application form. The CV is a useful document, as the candidate will create their own CV, which will give the employer a great idea of their personality. The employer can judge their presentation and quality of work by identifying their structure, layout and content.  The CV is also worthwhile as it can provide information that wouldn’t be asked for on an application form. Insights to the candidate’s accomplishments and approach towards working often come through the CV. The CV can speed up the whole recruitment process as it can be uploaded online. 

A CV is of limited value to the employer if they don’t know what kind of work the applicant wants to do. The CV isn’t specific for the position that the applicant is applying for. It is extremely general.  The CV isn’t useful; as it is very challenging to compare skills and suitability for the vacancy as the candidates have designed and created the document themselves. The CV isn’t an expedient document for the interview pact as the candidate has the opportunity to be very selective about what they include in their CV, such as criminal records or work permits. 

Generally, the CV isn’t very useful as the candidates writes the CV themselves and therefore can choose what information to include and not include making it difficult for the employer to know a lot about the candidate. To improve the CV the employer should give a requirement on the length of the CV or what they require to be on the CV to ensure the candidates CV is up to the businesses standards.

A cover letter tells the employer what type of position you are seeking and what qualifications you have for that position. The cover letter is also important as it can explain things that your CV can’t. It is also useful as the employer can judge the suitability for the position due to the fact that their personality will shine through. The cover letter is a suitable document for the recruitment pack as it will explain to the employer your interest in the vacancy and display your motivation and attention. 

The cover letter is also not a useful document for the interview pack as the employer may discard any badly written cover letters. If the cover letter isn’t laid out correctly or has spelling and grammar mistakes, the employer may discard the applicant even if their skills and experience stated and suitable for the job. The cover letter may also give the wrong impression the possible employer.

Largely, the cover letter is a useful document for the recruitment process in a way that it can explain things that the CV can’t. The cover letter allows the employer to recognise the candidate’s suitability for the job, as their personality will shine through the letter. No improvements can be made on the cover letter as it is written by the candidate itself. 

To improve the interview pack the employer may want to suggest that the candidate must provide a video where they explain their experience, qualifications and hobbies and why they are suitable for the vacancy. The reason for this is that so the potential employer can get to know the candidate personally before their interview on a one to one basis. This will also speed up the recruitment process as a whole as it will make it easier to shortlist candidates.