subject: Get your Job Application right [print this page] Get your Job Application right Get your Job Application right
So, you have been looking desperately for a job but somehow, all your applications are turned down? You think you are doing everything right but yet nothing is working out for you. If you are having similar problems then most probably you are just ignoring the basics.
When applying for a job you will first be judged on your job application or resume. That is the only tangible criterion available for the recruiter to judge you before they get to personally meet you. So, it is very important that you go the extra mile while drafting your application. You might be tempted to just take it for granted or finish it off in a hurry, but by doing so you are digging your own grave. Here are a few easy tips you can follow to get the perfect job application-
1. Remember that a recruiter receives tons of application every day. For you to have even a decent chance of getting the job, you application has to stand out. Again, get your basics right. Read through the job profile and prepare your application accordingly. You might have to underscale some particular achievements to make yourself more suitable for the job. So, if the job demands experience an you keep advertising your academic achievements, its not quite going to help.
2. Don't exaggerate. While it is acceptable for you to mildly overstate facts in some cases, it is a complete no-no for you to exaggerate. Remember that a recruiter has seen many such fake applications and is intelligent enough to doubt their authenticity. So, keep it real.
3. Be precise and economical. This is an acquired art, you can only learn it with time. Neverthless, try and be as exact as possible. Dont waiver too much, anyway the limited space allowed on the form wont allow you to do that. All the more reason you should know how to fit your responses in as many words.
The most obvious thing is to check and re-check the application for any factual or even spelling errors. The first impression goes a long way and make sure your's is just about perfect.
