Job Applications
Key Points
- Read the Ad carefully, it provides clues to your covering letter, likely questions at an interview and allows you to conduct research on your potential employer
- Don't be put off by an advertisement if you don't think you have all of the requirements specified. A well-constructed letter that responds closely to what the employer specified is still likely to gain you an interview. Emphasise what you can do!
- Remember, don't send a standard letter ignoring the key requirements of the advertisement.
- Don't delay in responding to the advertisement.
- You need to analyse the job in detail. Ask yourself - what must I be, have & do?
- Isolate what the employer is looking for.
- You need to look for the directions on how to apply.
- If necessary telephone the employer for further information
You need to prepare your covering or application letter:
- take care setting out the letter and if possible keep to one page
- identify the position
- emphasise your suitability for the position
- respond to the key requirements of the job
- offer something of interest to the employer
- finish letter off offering availability for interview and attach your resume.
- Proof read the letter thoroughly.
- Remember to sign the letter and keep a copy
- Modify your resume to meet the needs of the job:
- Use a good quality word processor and letter quality printer.
- It should be on good quality A4 paper and typed in an easy to read font.
- Proof read your resume thoroughly.
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