Winning Job Applications. Agenda Resumes Letters Online applications What employers look for ...

Winning Job Applications

Winning Job Applications

Agenda

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

• You must have one. You never know what the employer is looking for.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the job/organisation

• Outline your strengths

• Ensure it is tailored

• Simple language, easy to read

Cover Letters

Online Applications

• Do not under-estimate their importance

• Carefully prepare your responses. Re-write them, and write them again.

• Get to the point

• What makes mine different from the other 10000?

• Do your research - read website/press. Know which area of the business you want to be in

Online Applications

• Check your spelling. Check your grammar.

• Get the company name right – it does happen

• Spend at least 45 minutes on application form

• Largest screening occurs on the basis of application forms

• A person – not just a set of results

• Well rounded– Community Involvement

• Sports Clubs• Theatre Groups• Volunteer Work

– Leadership Experience– Life Experience

• Part time work• Travel

• Excellent results

• Qualities – problem solvers, team players, resilient, results driven,good communicators

What employers look for

Make your application shine

• Clear, simple answers

• Well rounded candidate is evident

• No errors

• Well structured resume

The recruitment process

Online application

Psychometric Testing

Assessment Centres

Interview

Offers

Questions