Follow the steps and check

Applying for a job through Seek

Found a job on Seek and you need help applying?

Next step is to click ‘Apply for this job’. You may be asked to sign in or register if you haven’t already done so.

Once you’re signed in to SEEK, there are four steps to applying:

  1. Choose documents (your resume & cover letter)
  2. Answer employer questions
  3. Review and submit

Upload your resumé

Select a resume stored on SEEK, or upload a new one, by selecting Upload a resumé. The file can be in the following format (Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), Adobe PDF (.pdf) or a text file (.txt or .rtf).

Upload cover letter

If you select Upload a cover letter the file can be in the following format (Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), Adobe PDF (.pdf) or a text file (.txt or .rtf).

Step 2 Answer employer questions

Some employers may ask questions to determine if you meet the criteria for the role e.g. What is your right to work in Australia, or New Zealand? Do you have a driver’s licence? How many years experience do you have in this role?

They use these questions to shortlist suitable candidates for the role. They are an indicator that you meet the criteria for the role you are applying for.

Review these steps to make sure they are complete then SEND.

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