Applying For A Job
When a company is recruiting staff
they generally place an ad in the newspaper or use an
internet based job bank. The method of applying for the job is
normally mentioned in the ad. They may require you to telephone
or write in for a formal job application form, or they may
invite you to submit your resume.
Sometimes they
will specify the way they want you to send them your resume and
it is important that you adhere to their choice.
It would be unwise for you to fax your resume to a company
asking that you deliver it in person, for example.
If you ignore their specific requirements for initial
contact, you will jeopardize your chance of an interview,
because you will be demonstrating that you cannot follow
simple instructions.
If you hear of
an upcoming job vacancy from a friend, before the post is
advertised, you could submit your resume with a cover letter
via your friend, assuming they work for the company. If they
don't work there, it is worth a telephone call to enquire about
the position and the preferred method of
applying.
Securing
an interview for the job you want, does not have
to be difficult. The methods vary between companies. A simple
phone call will sometimes do the trick, but it is important to
adhere to the instructions given to you, whether on the phone
or in the job ad. Find out the company's application process
before making a move
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Job Search
Tips
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When you feel good
about yourself and your job
search, a positive attitude
will pervade your resume,
your cover letter, and your
performance during the
interview
process.
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Enrol with several
major job search agencies
that permit you to refine
your search criteria by
skill, educational
accomplishment, target
income, and geographical area
– then request they email you
with all the results so that
you increase the number of
accessible job
opportunities.
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If you feel any
uncertainty about the most
appropriate method of
conducting a job search, or
of choosing a career track,
don't hesitate to seek out
the help of a job search
professional or specialist in
your chosen
field.
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