It is vital you ensure your spelling and grammar are 100% accurate in all your communication with a prospective employer. Here are a few tips to help make the right impression whether by letter, email or online application form.
Always read application forms through at least twice before you begin. This should ensure you don’t miss out any sections (such as contact details) and avoid repeating yourself in subsequent questions.
Proof-read your application when complete, run a spelling and grammar check if you can, then read through again. You can never be too careful and should never rely on a computer to flag up all your errors and one reading yourself is rarely enough.
Get a friend to read your application too – a fresh pair of eyes can often spot a detail you may have omitted. Most good online application systems include a 'save and return' function which will allow you to do this.
Keep a copy of your application form answers; you will need to refer to them if you are invited to an interview.