Job Application From the employer's perspective, the application serves a number of purposes. These vary depending on the nature of the job and the preferences of the person responsible for hiring, as "each organization should have an application form that reflects its own environment. At a minimum, an application usually requires the applicant to provide information sufficient to demonstrate that he or she is legally permitted to be employed. The typical application also requires the applicant to provide information regarding relevant skills , education , and experience (previous employment or volunteer work). The application itself is a minor test of the applicant's literacy , penmanship , and communication skills - a careless job applicant might disqualify themselves with a poorly filled-out application. 5W+1H 1. What is job application? Job application is a legally defensible listing of y...