Supporting Documentation
All sections of this application form must be completed. Please attach the following information (applications without the following documents attached will not be considered):
- CV
- Academic transcript (official or unofficial accepted).
- Relevant disability information (such as your Disability Access Plan from Disability Services at your university).
It is important that the responses you provide in this application clearly articulate your skills and abilities. Below are some tips and guidelines for answering the sections of this application form in order to help you provide sufficient information in your application
General tips when filling out your application form
- Ensure you complete all fields. Leaving any section blank is an incomplete application.
- Check for spelling, grammar and language. Get someone to proof-read before submitting.
- If you use industry related terms or acronyms, ensure you elaborate, and ask yourself, would the recruiter understand this?
Other interests, activities and achievements
In this section, you should mention any involvement in extracurricular activities such as sporting clubs, university activities, achievements and prizes, either in your employment history, at university or the community.
The employer wants to get an understanding of who you are outside of your studies.
Career objectives
In this section, you should be clear about what your career goals are, what career interests you hope to pursue. Explain why you chose your course of study and how your studies are relevant to your career objectives.
The employer is interested in knowing why you have applied for the internship and your interest in being considered for an internship in their organisation.
Other work related skills and abilities
For this section, include any work-related skills and abilities you have and for each, provide an example of how you have demonstrated such skill either through your employment history, university or in the community.
The skills could include technical skills (for example, specific computer programs/software you have competencies in) or soft skills (such as customer service, communications skills and ability to work in a team).
The employer is interested in how your skills and abilities will match the internship offered and your ability to work effectively in their organisation.