subject: 10 Simple Techniques On How To Find An Application And The Tips For A Job [print this page] Getting ready to start a job search? Want to know where to start? What to include? Where to get references from? How to apply? Whether your application has been shortlisted? Will you get an interview call? How many candidates you are up against? What happened in your interview? Why don't your agent or employee respond? Will you get the job?
You are in a limbo, your situation and circumstances are such you needed a job and you needed quickly.
Lots of people have shared lots of information on this subject, and while there's no one size fits all solution yet, here are some tips summarized from peoples experiences.
As job seeker you must apply as many techniques as possible and find out which one works best for you. Just latch on to the technique that works for you and make it your own.
First you must successfully complete a job application. And if you have a resume, it should not be difficult. Because for many part-time, entry-level, and blue collar jobs, employers use the information from the applications to determine who they are going to call for a job interview. For other types of jobs, applications are simply the paperwork the Human Resources department requires of all job applicants.
So, armed with this knowledge, here are the ins and outs of completing job applications.
Download the application from employers website. Make sure you convert the application form (which may be in PDF or image formats) into editable word ot text format. You can do this online. Go to google and search a site that does this online instantly. Once you find right site, upload your application and you will get editable version immediately.
If you have your resume ready, cut and paste right entries from your rersume' into editable application form. Make sure you enter right information at right place. Repeat this process till you get it right. Proof read and edit all errors.
Before you do anything however, you must make sure that you upload the application form for online conversion only on a good site, do not ignore this point otherwise it can even cost your job that you are about to get you'll soon discover why, but make sure you selected a good site.
To apply you can consider these 4 additional ways other than routine methods you probably know.
1.Apply Direct at company website
2.Apply at a Hiring Kiosk
3.Job Application Letters sent directly to hiring executive
4.Referral, make a list and ask people for contacts.
However, whichever method you chose to apply for your job, you must master these 10 techniques to ensure you get a decent job:
1. Arrive prepared with the information you need.
2.Read and follow instructions carefully.
3. Tailor your answers to the job you are seeking.
4. Don't leave any blanks.
5. Don't provide any negative information.
6. Do not put specific salary requirements.
7. Provide references.
8. Keep your application consistent with your resume.
9. Proofread your application before submitting it.
10. Select a good site to upload and convert your application to word or text format
Most important of all is the site that converts your application into editable format accurately, you have to make sure you are careful when you selected the site. On google you will get heaps of sites that will convert online instantly but you have to select one good site that converts documents error free. DO NOT ignore this point because you will soon learn how important it is for job search to submit error free information.
How to know which site is good and produces error free documents?
A ballpark method is to check if it's a paid or Free site. Paid is better than free in more ways than one, e.g. high quality help, talk to a human when you want, proof reading the document, provide safe and secure environment to work online. This way few cents a page may not be look expensive at all.
Remember we have learnt this from experience and sometimes hard way - Free services are often not free from viruses, piracies, phishing etc rampant on net these days, can cause plenty of difficulties. Thats why paid sites are a preference for high quality outcomes you wouldn't want to risk with free sites for your job search.
So if you have to make a decision based on whether to pay or not to pay to convert your job application online, which one would you take?
