Person specification is a document which describes what skills,
qualifications and experience the candidates must have to be able to do
the job. This document also states what type of individual the company
looks for and any additional things that would be good for the candidates
to have and might help them to get the job.
Job description
A job description is a written document that lists the general tasks and
responsibilities of a job role. In other words the job description presents
and describes the functions, purpose and the duties of the position. The
Job description provides essential information to potential candidates. The
job description should also contain information about to whom the
respective position reports, qualifications and knowledge required, wage,
hours of work and any other requirements
Cover Letter
The cover letter represents a written document that is used by applicants
to outline why they suitable for a job. Usually this document is used to
highlight any special skill, qualifications and attributes they have and that
make them suitable for the job.
Application form
The application form represents a document developed by a company,
and it asks the applicant to answer to a standard set of questions and to
fill some boxes, after the completion, this document has to be handed in
to the employer.
Curriculum vitae
Curriculum vitae know as CV represents a written document (usually on
two pages) that is created by the candidate/applicant and it contains all
their details including education, work experience, skills, attributes,
hobbies and contact details.
Job advertisement