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Winning Job Applications
Winning Job Applications
Agenda
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Resumes
Letters
Online applications
What employers look for
How to make your application shine
The recruitment process
Questions
Resumes
Do:
• Be punchy
• Separate previous experience into “Responsibilities” and “Achievements” –
provide real, quantifiable examples (value saved, % improvement etc)
• Provide examples of extra-curricular activities
• Make sure your strengths shine
• Use simple language
• Leave white space
Do not:
• Exaggerate, lie
• Omit details
• Criticise past employers or work colleagues.
LESS IS MORE
Cover Letters
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You must have one. You never know what the employer is looking for.
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Demonstrate an understanding of the job/organisation
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Outline your strengths
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Ensure it is tailored
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Simple language, easy to read
Online Applications
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Do not under-estimate their importance
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Carefully prepare your responses. Re-write them, and write them again.
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Get to the point
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What makes mine different from the other 10000?
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Do your research - read website/press. Know which area of the business
you want to be in
Online Applications
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Check your spelling. Check your grammar.
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Get the company name right – it does happen
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Spend at least 45 minutes on application form
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Largest screening occurs on the basis of application forms
What employers look for
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A person – not just a set of results
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Well rounded
– Community Involvement
• Sports Clubs
• Theatre Groups
• Volunteer Work
– Leadership Experience
– Life Experience
• Part time work
• Travel
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Excellent results
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Qualities – problem solvers, team players, resilient, results driven,
good communicators
Make your application shine
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Clear, simple answers
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Well rounded candidate is evident
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No errors
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Well structured resume
The recruitment process
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Online application
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Psychometric Testing
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Assessment Centres
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Interview
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Offers
Questions