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Job application: documents checklist

A simple list to prepare before you apply for a job.

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Updated resume saved as a PDF
Cover letter written for the job
Copies of degrees, certificates and mark sheets
Experience letters or recent payslips, if the employer asks
Photo ID and address proof
Recent passport-size photograph
Names and contact details of two references
Portfolio or work samples, if your field uses them

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Tips and common mistakes

Tailor the application

Read the job description and reflect its key words in your CV and cover letter, where they honestly describe your experience. A short, specific application usually works better than a long general one.

Common mistakes

Typos, an unprofessional email address, and attaching a file with an unclear name. Save your CV as a PDF and name it clearly, for example Name_Role.pdf.

This is a general guide, not an official list. Rules and accepted documents change and differ by office, so always confirm with the official website before you go. Last updated November 2026.

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