Model documents

This form covers personal information; educational, technical and professional qualifications; personal development, health and a data protection statement.

This competency application form should be included in the application pack for job candidates. Applicants should use the form to set out how they meet the requirements of the role.

This form also includes sections on ethnicity, gender and disability. It also includes a definition of disability.

This form contains guidance on conducting the interview and how to rate candidates.

This form outlines the internal process for applying for jobs and allows the employee to add any information that is relevant to their job application.

This form is for line managers to complete a request for extra staff.

This form is for a manager to request that a job vacancy is advertised, with a summary of the advert and the advertising method.

This form is for a manager to request authorisation for new or replacement staff, giving the proposed job title and salary, and the reason for the request.

These sample interview questions, including competencies, questions and a marking system, can be used for management candidates. They cover competencies such as managing workload and resources, participative approach, and communication.

This form is for a job applicant to claim expenses for attending an interview, with details of the journey, mileage and expenses incurred.

This form is for asking consent of a job applicant for a medical examination, giving their rights in full as set out in the Access to Medical Reports Act 1988.

This form is for a job applicant to give their permission (or deny permission) for their qualifications to be verified by the company.

This is a sample job description for someone working in customer services. It covers a job summary, dimensions, key result areas, and key interfaces.

This letter thanks the applicant for their interest in the position, outlines what is included in the application pack, gives the closing date for applications and sets out the selection process.

This letter informs an applicant that they have not been shortlisted for interview, and asks to keep their details on file for a stated time period, in case another suitable vacancy arises.

This letter informs an applicant that they have not been successful, but gives details of an alternative vacancy that they could apply for.

This letter informs an unsuccessful candidate that the company would like to retain their details for a stated time period, in case another suitable vacancy arises.

This letter invites a job applicant to an interview and outlines what will happen during the interview process.

This letter can be used to confirm an offer of employment following an interview.

This letter rejects the job applicant, thanks them for their application and gives them details on how to obtain specific feedback on their application.

Do not use this questionnaire before offering an individual employment.

A checklist to complete when recruiting a new employee, covering items such as immigration documents and reference checks, IT passwords issued and staff handbook provided.

This person specification form sets out the essential or desirable criteria for a customer service advisor. The form can be adapted to suit other job roles.

Comment against each of the job relevant characteristics denoting Strengths (+) or Areas for Development (-) supplemented by examples.