Your cover letter, resume, application form, selection criteria and references can all be parts of a winning job application. Companies can be so swamped with applications for a job they look for reasons NOT to interview you. Make sure you know if your application is to be emailed, posted or faxed; or maybe your application needs to be completed online. This is all part of the process to ensure you make a winning first impression.
Importance
Find out why these subjects are important to your career, and see the proof in our statistical research.
Why
First impressions count! Knowing exactly how your application is to be submitted is absolutely cruicial to your entire presentation. This could be the difference between winning an interview, or simply being discarded.
Statistics
In 2002 a study by iLogos Research claimed 81% of Fortune 500 companies are posting
job openings on their corporate websites.
70% of the Fortune 500 hiring professionals surveyed said resumes sent electronically are
preferred.
What To Do
Looking for a job or planning a career requires groundwork and careful preparation. The more you know about how to do it, the greater the probability of your success. A comprehensive list of Tips and Tools has been put together to help you no matter what stage of the job search process you are at. There is no use being told what to do, you need the tools to do it, giving you the confidence to identify and secure your perfect job.
Tips (Theory)
Every application you submit has different requirements depending on the company, position, industry and method. You need to be aware of emailing, posting, faxing and telephone etiquette. Preparing an effective application is one of the keys to getting the job you want.
Carefully read the requirements of the position.
Follow the instructions of the posting, i.e. phone, post or email.
Tailor your resume and cover letter to the particular position you are applying for.
Include all relevant experience and training.
Do not use a work email address.
Proof-read. This is all about attention to detail.
Tools (Practice)
Make sure you Submit Your Job Application correctly with this checklist
Caution
Make sure you read ALL instructions very carefully so you don't miss a very important instruction, i.e. "submit 3 copies" or maybe "email your application to....".
Information
We are continually on the lookout for useful information for the jobseekers. In order to better serve you, we now post relevant articles, news items, events and service providers that may be of interest to you.
Further Research
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Links
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/
http://www.careerdevelopment.uts.edu.au/myapp/appform.html
http://www.nocccd.cc.ca.us/Employment/HowToApply.htm
Service Providers
Here are a list of service providers to assist you with your job search and employment opportunities.
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