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Document Purpose
Job description Describes the main duties, responsibilities, working hours, and location. This helps candidates understand the role and filter for suitability.
Person specification Outlines the skills, qualifications, experience, and personal qualities needed. This can include essential requirements (e.g. a degree in mathematics) and desirable criteria (e.g. enthusiasm for working in collaborate environments).
Application form/ Curriculum vitae (CV) Used to compare candidates and shortlist for interviews. These provide background on experience, skills, and education, typically listing all past roles, responsibilities, and achievements. Businesses may also request references from one or more most recent employers.
Cover letter May be required of applicants by a business to assess suitability for the role, often including instructions like ‘address this to the head of HR’ or ‘outline why you believe you would be a good fit for our company.’ This is slightly more personal than a CV, offering the business a chance to hear from a candidate directly

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