It
seems that there is much that can be done by really determined
job-hunters to improve their chances of finding a job.
True,
whilst there are insufficient jobs to go around, there
will always be a 'dole-queue', but nevertheless on so many
occasions I have found myself or colleagues saying, "so-and-so
was very close to getting this job.
If
only......" But
being close is as good as being a million miles away when
there is only one job on offer.
In
my experience and Opinion a lot of these
'near misses' could so easily have made the grade, had they
tried just a little bit more.
Getting
a job nowadays is not as easy as it used to be. Employers now
have the pick of so many people, and recruitment can be likened
to the process of choosing the very best piece of wheat
with which to start one's harvest.
In fact considering the number of applications received, the personnel or Human Resource team officers sort out the 'wheat from the chaff'.
When he, she or they interview, the matter then becomes one of selecting the best piece of wheat from that which has survived the first sorting out as even here many are left behind.
The
moral then is easy! If you don't get
past the first stage, you
will remain a piece of chaff.
But
so much can be done to prevent
this from becoming a regular occurrence as you may have experienced this many times. Successful job-hunting
is now a skilled occupation in itself.
YOU
CANNOT JUST RELY
ON LUCK!
Naturally
the first step is to decide on the job you want. But where
do you look? Remember that you should
really consider
only those jobs which you are qualified to do and those
you are likely to be happy in.
Don't apply to become a student
teacher if you don't like children. You
will probably hate
the job, and you'll only deprive someone else of a much-coveted
college place.
Careers
officers, careers teachers and job centers are excellent
sources of advice and inspiration, even if you
haven’t
the slightest ideas of what you want to do.
The Internet, Television, Radio and Newspapers are an ideal medium for job vacancies, but if you have a definite career in mind, you would be well-advised to read careers books or Search for more Details online.
But the purpose of this write
up is not to actually advise you as to the type of job to apply for
but to Rather to guide you in the technique of applying for the job.
YOUR
APPLICATION
It is at this stage that most people tend to
slip up. Reading some applications can, unfortunately, be a
source of great amusement, but they won't get the applicants
an interview.
In completing an
application form online or writing
a letter of application, you must be prepared to give it
a
great deal of thought. You must THINK
before you prepare and complete your
application and Forms.
If
you are completing an application form or writing an application, it is a good
idea to
write
down your responses onto a separate piece of paper or save a copy on your computer, before committing them to
the form.
If
a letter of application is required, make a rough draft before
you prepare your final letter. Then, if
time allows, put your
ideas and rough notes to one side for a day or so.
When
you look at them again the following day or after some time, this refreshed
approach often serves
to highlight any errors or omissions.
In completing your
letter or form, you must THINK. What
sort of person/qualifications/experience are they
wanting?
What do I have to offer? (AND let them know about it)
What
does this question mean, and how do I answer it? What
special qualities do I have to offer? Why do I want this job?
Don't answer the questions 'Any old how', just because you're
in a hurry to go out!
If that's how much
you think about
applying for the job, you don't really want it, and you CERTAINLY
Don't deserve to get it.
Some
examples of how NOT to respond to questions on a form
will serve to highlight the kind of silly mistakes some
applicants make.
I
cannot overstress the importance of a carefully planned application. Remember, it is usually the first contact
that the personnel
officer or Human resource Team is likely to have with you.
If he, she or they
doesn't consider you as potentially suitable at this stage, You most likely
won't get
the interview.
Your
application must be neat and tidy, and pleasant
to read.
Always check your application before you send it - you'd be surprised at the number of applicants who forget to include their addresses, although many are done online now using email addresses.
Always check your application before you send it - you'd be surprised at the number of applicants who forget to include their addresses, although many are done online now using email addresses.
If
you are asked to make a written application, this can often be
tougher than completing an application form. What do they
want to know? Where did you see the
advertisement? Which
job is it?
So we have a starter with this brief:
Dear
Sir/Ma or Dear Advertiser, Then your Title stating the position you are
applying for, such as APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT.
(if not written in capital letters, make sure it is underlined)
(if not written in capital letters, make sure it is underlined)
Then you can start
by saying: I wish to apply for the position of Administrative
Assistant as advertised in the 'Everyday News'.
But
that's not
all! You must now tell your potential
employer everything he
may want to know about you. How old are
you? What are your
qualifications and hobbies? Have you worked anywhere before? Why do you want the job?
Always
draw attention to anything unusual or special that you have
done, since this will be likely to stand out in the reader's mind
and lead him to want to know more about you.
Always
write clearly and concisely. It is often
more difficult to read
a letter than an application form since the latter is designed
to aid clarity and speed.
You may put all of your particulars
into letter form, but personally I would prefer to receive
a cover letter with a curriculum vitae.
This rather awesome
sounding item is a written account of your personal details
set out in an organized manner, and is therefore much easier
to read than a long and detailed letter.
Your
application must look and sound good, or else your interest in
the job will be doubted.
You must always be absolutely honest when making your application.
You must always be absolutely honest when making your application.
Since
questions at interview
are often based upon what you have put in your application,
it would be disastrous if an 'untruth' were to be discovered
at interview.
So don't say you enjoy the
works of Shakespeare
if you think 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is something
to do with altering the clocks in Autumn.
Have a nice day.
Have a nice day.
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