Job Application

Job Application

Job Application

Whilst there are a lot of job vacancies out there and more than enough job seekers, how do you get yourself noticed? You need to create a covering letter, a CV and a telephonic personality that catches the eye and ear of prospective employers. More importantly, these things need to accurately reflect your personality and abilities.

The first step to finding a job is to apply. Do not apply to anything and everything that you think you might possibly, with a bit of luck, qualify for, apply to jobs you are actually qualified for and meet the requirements of. If you are not sure, call the recruitment agent and ask! A recruitment agent would rather have you make sure that you are qualified than have to wade through hundreds of non-applicable CVs to find the one or two CVs that are actually suitable for the position.

A covering letter should give a brief outline of your experience and qualifications. Your covering letter is your letter of introduction to a prospective employer. It is your very first impression. It is not your entire life story, nor is it a simple "Here's my CV". It should be to the point, relevant and respectful. A good idea is to highlight what parts of the advertised job specification you meet and where you are lacking. The language should be respectful and semi-formal. Use language that you would use at work, not go looking for synonyms to make yourself seem more intelligent. More often than not the big words are used incorrectly and you get written off as being a show off.

Your CV should give as much information as possible. You should start with your personal details, then your education (both secondary and tertiary, including any courses for which you have certificates) and qualifications, followed by your work experience from most recent to earliest with a full list of duties. The more detailed you make you list of duties, the more a prospective employer can determine what you are capable of handling. Lastly you should include references for as many companies as possible. Make sure you know what your references are going to say about you, a bad reference gets your application written off before you even have a chance to defend yourself.

When answering the phone, greet and introduce yourself. Do not wait for the caller to ask for you by name. Speak clearly and answer the questions concisely. Do not avoid questions. Have all the necessary information close at hand so that the caller does not have to wait for you to get information. If you say that you will call them back with the information they require, do so as quickly as possible.

The next step is usually an interview. Dress neatly and professionally. Do some research about the company you are being interviewed for, their website is a good source of information. Have all your documents ready and copies of your certificates, CV, ID and payslip handy. Sit straight and speak clearly. Do not chew gum during an interview or smoke right before one. Make eye contact and try not to appear shy.

The rest is up to the other applicants. Employers will only select the best of the available options. It is up to you to make sure that you are the best by the way you present yourself and conduct an interview. Good luck!

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