Application Forms
Mark S. Elliott has spent 25 years working in various management roles within the tenanted and leased divisions of the UK's largest breweries and pub companies. His extensive knowledge and day-to-day involvement with pubs and publicans make him well qualified to know what is required to run a successful pub. He shares his knowledge and many 'insider tips' with you in this book. Mark is based in Cockermouth, Cumbria.
APPLICATION FORMS
Your application form is important as it gives a recruiter a first impression of you. Once you receive the application form, it is worth taking time to read it through and think about any questions you are asked. Complete the form neatly and thoroughly and ensure that you use all the available space on the form to make a good impression. Untidy and incomplete application forms will not impress recruiters. There will be a number of questions about your financial situation, which you will need to complete honestly and completely. Completing this section with phrases like ‘sufficient capital available’ will not help your application. Before you complete the form, you should have an understanding of how you intend to fund the business. You will be required to provide evidence of your capital at the interview stage. This does not mean that you should rush out and obtain a loan, if you require additional finance. But it does mean that you will need to have investigated your ability to raise the required money and perhaps been given an agreement in principle from a lender.
Add a photograph of yourself (or -selves) to the form and make sure it’s a good one, not one that looks like a police mugshot!
