What is an application form?

What information do companies ask for in an application form?

What is a letter of application? Why do companies ask for a letter of application?

What is a CV and what does it include?

What is short listing?

How do some companies short list? Who does this task? What is a long list?

What is an interview?

What is a reference and why do companies request them?

Can successful applicants who have been short listed decline the job?