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MS Southwark uses an online recruitment process and application form to improve the recruitment process for candidates by speeding up the process and keeping you informed of the progress of your application. This guide will show you how to complete our online application form.
If you have already registered, log in from the candidate login link and enter your e-mail address and password before searching for jobs. If you’ve not registered follow the guidance on registering.
Enter your search criteria by salary range, job type, or leave blank to search for all current advertisements. Then click on the search to begin the job search. From the list of posts meeting your criteria click on the position title to view the advert, job description, and specification. From here you can view the advert and salary. You can also download the guidance notes, job description and specification, and any other useful job details by clicking on the links. Scroll down the page to see the recruitment timetable. To apply for this post click on apply now.
Depending on your internet security settings you may receive a security message when downloading documents. All of our registration and job application pages start with or contain https. This means that all of the data supplied by the applicant is encrypted before being transmitted over the internet. Secure e-forms take a little longer to use because of the encryption technology. All pages of the system will contain https as part of the URL. This guarantees secure and encrypted transmission of all personal data.
Click on the yellow bar and then click on download file. This will allow you to open the documents. After you’ve clicked on the apply now button, the position you want to apply for will be listed under your applications and the status will show as in progress. Click on the position title to complete your application form.
Most pages include brief guidance and tips, but you can also access the guidance notes for job applicants for more detailed information. You can also contact us if you have any queries or technical problems.
If you have already registered for jobs with Southwark and completed the application form template, many of the sections of the forms will already be populated with your information. It’s important to read this again to check the accuracy and relevance to the job that you're applying for now.
Before starting your form, from the drop down list select how you became aware of this vacancy. Once selected, click on the update link. You'll receive a confirmation message stating changes have been saved.
The application form sections now need to be completed. Those marked with an asterisk are mandatory sections of the form. Those marked with a tick contain information you entered if you’ve already registered on the site, and those marked with a cross need to be completed.
Select the section you want to edit or add information to by clicking on the section name. A tick indicates information is already held, but you may want to edit or update this. A cross indicates that you need to add any relevant information. In this example we’re completing the education / technical / professional qualifications you may have. The employment history / details of relevant personal development / training courses are similar in how you complete them. Most pages include brief guidance and tips, but you can also access the guidance notes for job applicants for more detailed information.
To add qualification or professional registration details, click on the links at the bottom of the page. An example of how the information should be entered is provided on this page, along with brief guidance about the information needed.
Enter the information into the form. Each school, college, or institute is a separate entry and you should list all qualifications for that school, college, or institute as part of the same entry, then click on add / update education / qualifications.
From here you can see a summary of your entries. You can click on the name to edit details, or click on delete to remove. Once you’ve made all your entries, click on back to main menu to complete the next section of the form. The section you completed is now marked with a tick. You can still add or edit details recorded by clicking on the name of that section.
One of the most important parts of the form is the relevant knowledge, experience, and skills. This is your opportunity to demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience we’re looking for. For each section there’s the restriction of approximately one page, about 5,000 characters, on the amount that you will be able to write here. Further guidance can be found by clicking on the candidate guidance link on the page.
Complete each section of the form. Using the links at the bottom of the page you can also print your form, delete your application, or return to the summary page which lists all the posts you’ve applied for.
Once you’ve completed all sections of the form you'll see the apply link appear at the bottom of the page. Click on apply to send your application. You'll receive an onscreen message confirming your application form has been submitted successfully.
Here are some of the frequently asked questions:
How do I save the application if I want to return to it later to complete?
How can I get help?
What if I forget my password or security question?
When should I upload an attachment?
Make sure you have updated or saved the last entries made by clicking on the update / save button at the bottom of the page. Return to the main menu and click on the log out button at the bottom of the page.
Guidance on completing the form can be found in the guidance notes for job applicant’s link at the top of the page. Further guidance can be obtained by e-mailing jobs-help@southwark.gov.uk. Please include your e-mail address, contact number, the post title and reference number, and a full description of the issue.
From the my account login page, click on the forgotten password link. Enter your registered e-mail address and click on submit. A password reminder will be sent to your e-mail account. If you’ve forgotten your security question please contact jobs-help@soutwark.gov.uk and provide your registered e-mail address and password.
Attachments should only be uploaded if requested as part of the application process which will be specified in any additional candidate guidance, which can be found on the vacancy advertisement page. Occasionally we may accept a CV to certain positions, but only when requested in the guidance. You are advised not to upload your CV unless asked; otherwise this information will not be considered by the panel.