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Types of Questions on Application Forms

Expect to see three types of questions on an application form:

• Questions that require short factual answers

• Tick box questions

• Open ended questions, which normally require a paragraph answer. These questions are specifically designed to delve deeper into your skills and experience. You may be asked to give examples or how you would approach/behave in a given situation. These questions provide the most scope to demonstrate your skills and experience and to effectively sell yourself

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