Job applications

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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