I plan to apply for my HSMP end of Feb 06; I have tried to consolidate all the information that is required to go with my application (thanks to this forum). I am detailing the end to end requisites in the application process along with my queries. Please feel free to suggest improvements in any areas. Critique also welcome
I will be further detailing on specifics of some areas e.g. Exp Letter that I word etc (without names, dates etc)
- General Requisites
a. Binder portfolio cover listed my name, 28+ application, and contact information
b. Application Form
c. Cover letter
d. Notarized color copy of passport (photo and signature pages)
Question 1: Can I be directed to a sample covering letter please? I have searched on this forum and have not been able to find a sample covering letter - Supporting Evidence
a. Educational Background- Original Degree Certificate (Bachelor of Commerce)
- Original Marksheet
- Experience Letter (from current employer) [Sr Systems Analyst]
- Promotion & appraisal letters
- Tax return
- Experience Letter (from past employeer 1) [Senior Software Developer]
- Client letter (endorsement regarding project I managed)
- Certificate of incorporation of public limited company
- Tax returns
- 12 months salary slip
- Evidence from employer
- Xe.com currency conversion results (INR to GBP)
Question 3: My career path in the IT Industry is Software Engineer?Senior Software Engineer?Senior Systems Analyst; will the change in career path from SE to SA create a issue? - Continuity of Career in UK / Arrangment to seek work / Offer of work
- Several job postings in my field from different online recruitment agencies
- Email copies of invitations to interview w/ contacts in London
- Relevant qualifications and/or memberships to work in your chosen field (in the UK)
Question 4: What evidence is to be shown here? This is a question on the application form and answering with a “NO” to this may be negative? - English Language Proficiency
Question 5: What evidence is to be shown here? This is a question on the application form and answering with a “NO” to this may be negative? - Expected earning in the first 12 months
- Evidence Regarding Expected Earnings: market analyses from www.reed.co.uk and references to earlier job postings listing salaries
- Is it prudent to attach a CV? If yes then under what section?
- Do I need to show a projected expenses budget at this stage? I am planning to stay with my friend in the UK. If projected budget is recommended what level of detailing is optimum?