A Final Checklist Before Submitting a Job Application

A good application can be delayed by a missing attachment, an unreadable scan or the wrong vacancy reference. Use this final check once your CV and supporting documents are ready.

Compare your package with the original advert

Make a short list of the requested documents and tick each one as you prepare it. Verify the role title, reference, deadline and submission channel. Where the advert requires a specific file format or naming rule, follow it exactly.

Open every document yourself

Check the CV, letter and any requested scans on a second device if possible. Verify that all pages are visible and legible. Remove unused draft pages or comments and confirm that the files belong to the correct vacancy.

Double-check the destination

For an email application, compare the recipient address and subject line with the official notice. For a portal, confirm the vacancy on the final screen and review the contact details you entered. If instructions conflict, use the employer’s official contact to clarify before submitting.

Keep a record of what you sent

Save the final files and any receipt, email confirmation or reference number together. If a portal shows an error, check your account and inbox for a successful submission before trying again.

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