Job application forms are a way for employers to find out how suitable you are for a job, so they can decide if they want to invite you for an interview. They can often be completed online, or sometimes come as paper forms. In some ways application forms are like a cross between a CV and a covering letter, and some employers might want you to send these along with your application form – so check all the details in the job advert so you’re sending in exactly what you need.