Thank you for showing an interest in working with Falkirk Council. This guide has been created to support you with your application to work with us. We want to get to know you and what you can bring to Falkirk Council. Please take the time to think about the skills, knowledge and experience you have and how this meets the requirements of the role you are interested in. 

Each post will have information relating to the responsibilities of the job as well as the skills, knowledge and experience that are essential (must haves) and desirable (good to haves). Please ensure you read through these documents carefully and think about how you meet the criteria for the post.

The application form on myjobscotland is your first chance to tell us about you and your suitability for the role you're applying for. 

Please make every effort to fully complete each section of the application form showing how your skills, experience, knowledge and qualification meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. You should provide a relevant practical example to demonstrate how you meet each criteria. 

If you are applying for different roles within the Council each application you make should be tailored to demonstrating the skills, knowledge, qualifications and training you possess which meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. 

There is an option to "Import data from my CV" if you want to use this to pre-complete the information in the application form. If you use this option please ensure that you check the details carefully to make sure all relevant information has transferred over and is accurate. 

Please note that there is a "Save Progress" button which allows you to save your application. You can return to it at any point by going through the "My Account" menu and selecting "My Applications. Please ensure that you are aware of the closing date for applications and that you submit your application in advance of the deadline. 

This is where you add the essential information about yourself such as name and contact details, most recent job and employer. All communication through myjobscotland is by email, so please ensure you include a current email address that only you have access to.

Please ensure you check this section carefully so that we don't have any issues making contact with you. Please note that you do not need to provide your first name, just your initial.

In this section you should record details of further education and qualifications related to the role you are applying for, in order from the most recent to the oldest. Please insert "Qualification Type" and "Subject and Result" for each qualification.

Use the "Add" button to add a new entry for each qualification.

If you are applying for an entry level role or you have not got further education qualifications, secondary school qualifications should be included.

Please note that you may be asked to bring qualification certificates to interview with you so please ensure that you have these available.

This section is for you to list your current employment and at least 3 years previous employment in date order. You are asked to include the Organisation name, your Job Title, Department, employment dates and a brief description of responsibilities, experience and knowledge gained.

This is a free text box and is your chance to note down your experience based on your previous jobs and what duties you had to do. It is important to look at the job description to make sure you write down how you meet the criteria for this role through your previous experience. These sections are an opportunity for you to sell yourself, as this is the first point of contact with your potential new employer and is where you state why you are the best person for the job.

Be specific, for example if you say that you have "good organisational skills" explain why this is/how you have used these skills in the role you are referring to. 

For the post that is your current role you will also be asked to provide a brief detail of the reason for leaving and your notice period (in weeks). 

Please also provide details of any memberships you have that are relevant to the role you are applying for eg SSSC using the "Add" button to enter different membership. Leave this section blank if this is not relevant. 

There is also a section to add details of any courses you have completed that are relevant to the role you are applying for eg First Aid Training. For each entry please provide the Course Name, Result, Date and use the "Add" button to enter details of additional courses.

Make sure your referees are willing to provide a reference before adding their names to your application – they will only be contacted if you reach the preferred candidate stage as part of the pre-employment checks. 

Your reference is usually your most recent employer/line manager. If you don't have a recent employer that can provide a reference, you could include the name of someone who knows you well and could speak to your ability to undertake the requirements of the role. For example, a teacher or a leader of a club or group you attend. Please check all details carefully to ensure that there is no delay in us being able to contact your referees. 

Please complete this section if appropriate. This section contains the following options: 

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme for people with disabilities – please read the information relating to this carefully and select Yes/No from the drop-down list as appropriate.
• Guaranteed Interview Scheme for individuals with experience of having been in care - the promise – please read the information relating to this carefully and select Yes/No from the drop-down list as appropriate. This does not relate to experience working in the care sector. 
• Priority interview scheme for those in Falkirk Council's Redeployment process – please read the information relating to this carefully and select Yes/No from the drop-down list as appropriate. Please note that this is relevant for Falkirk Council employees only who are actively engaged in the redeployment process.

Please read and accept each of the statements in this section prior to submitting your application. This section includes: 

• Essential Referee details – to confirm that you have provided the necessary information in relation to referees. Please read the statement and once you are satisfied that you have provided the required information select "Yes" from the drop-down menu.
• Severance Policy Benefit – please read the information relating to this carefully and select Yes/No from the drop-down list as appropriate. This only applies if you previously worked for Falkirk Council or Falkirk Community Trust and took voluntary severance. 
• Important information for non-UK Citizens – if this applies to you please read this section carefully so that you understand what additional information you will be required to provide. There are useful links you may wish to refer to which provide further information about the checks/documentation that will be required.
• Equal Opportunities monitoring – this section is to enable us to track and monitor equal opportunities information about applicants. Please read through the guidance at the start of this section and complete as appropriate. Please note that it is voluntary to provide the information and you can select "Prefer not to say" from each option if you would prefer not to provide the information.

Before submitting your application please refer to the Data Privacy Statement link and select "I agree" from the drop-down list to notify us of your consent to process your application.

Before submitting your application please carefully check you have answered all questions to the best of your ability, that all information eg dates of employment, contact details (for yourself and your referee) is correct.

Once you are happy with the content of your application please click on the "Submit" button to submit your applicant to the recruiting manager for consideration.

Please also proof read to make sure there are no grammatical errors. 

Once you have submitted your application you will receive an email confirming that your application form has been received by the organisation. The next email will let you know whether you have been successful and invited to the next stage eg interview, or if you have been unsuccessful. 

You can log-in to your myjobscotland account to check the status of your application/s (eg submitted, invited to interview) and if you apply for another job, the details you have already typed in will be saved in your next application form, so you do not need to re-do it. However, it is worth reviewing this information to make sure it is still relevant and is suitable for each job you apply for. 

You can also find more information on working with the Council in our Employee section. You may be interested to find out more about our Terms and Conditions and if you are applying for a teaching post the SNCT Handbook and Pay & leave specification will be useful for you to be aware of.

Information on our recruitment checks is available at How to carry out recruitment checks.

If you haven't been successful with an application please take some time to review your application and see if there is anything that you would amend for future applications. If you have received feedback from the recruiting manager please take a note of this and keep this in mind for any future applications. Please continue to look for suitable vacancies with Falkirk Council and we would welcome your application again in the future.