TOP 5 "MUST DO's" BEFORE APPLYING FOR A JOB

A job search can be tough and daunting for most people! Most job seekers are blasting out their CVs and hitting the “Apply" button too quickly and missing out the key part of the job search - preparation. Getting a few things in place before you get started with sending applications out, can help to set you up for success and avoid disappointment.

 

Here are 5 key things to think about before starting applying to make sure that you get through to the next stage of the application process and get the opportunity to present yourself within an Interview.

 

1. Can you do the job?

 

Read the job spec carefully - have you got the required skill set, requested of a potential candidate?

 

2. Do you want to do the job?

 

Ask yourself if the job you about to apply for fits to your personal life and meets your basic needs i.e. fairly paid, a doable commute and reasonable hours?

 

3. Prepare a professional CV

 

Most people think their CV is good, but recruiters/employers don't! In today's highly competitive job market, your CV is just so important. Your CV is all you have to sell yourself, so if your CV doesn't tell the employer/recruiter how good you are, how will they know? It's the first thing that differentiates you and is key to securing your next job and future success. It is essential then, that your CV stands out, is professionally written and presents you in the best possible way.

 

4. Prepare a Cover Letter

 

Cover letters set the tone of your application, capture the attention of recruiters and encourage them to read your CV. Tailoring your CV around the role you are wanting to apply for is essential. Sending your CV along with a Cover Letter makes your application even more relevant. With no Cover Letter, your application may be considered as Spam!

 

5. Update your LinkedIn Profile

 

As well as having a great CV and Cover Letter, owning a professional up to date LinkedIn profile is critical to your career success. LinkedIn is the biggest professional network with over 467m members. It is also one of the World’s top marketplaces with over 6.5m jobs. According to researchers, being a familiar face makes you 40% more likely to get hired. 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to vet candidates and CVs.

 

We are here to help you prepare and turn your CV and LinkedIn Profile into something that stands out, is professional, personal, sets the correct tone and attracts the attention of the people, that really matters!

 

No matter what stage of your career, we will create a CV that stands out, shows that you qualified for the role, secures more interviews and gets you the job.

 

 

Source: Oluwa-Florence Okoro