This information is intended to acquaint employing agencies and candidates with a summary of selected aspects of Civil Service Laws and Rules. It is always a good practice to ask to negotiate your salary.Studies show that those who ask end up earning higher salaries compared those who do not. If you have been previously postponed or absent, any request made through this system will NOT be honored. I am unable to add an attachment to my application template. I forgot to add an attachment (for example, my résumé or cover letter) to my job application. Format. Proposal should be submitted in the following format: • Cover Letter (A). • Proposal sequenced in accordance with Paragraphs B-E above. References will not be accepted from relatives or from people writing solely in the capacity of friends. Required to submit the following items in the format provided as a complete proposal.