Do you Check for These 4 Things When Applying for a New Job?
By Ruwan Posted Date: July 22, 2022
Spotting a new job vacancy that is right up your alley is exciting, of course. We know the feeling. That feeling, the flashes of the new potential career life at the new position, everything excites you! But this excitement you get only lasts if you do the next step right. Which is applying for the job right. Sometimes you may think that it is easy as eating a cake, that you simply forward your Resume so they will get to know who you are. Wrong! If you really want to bag that job to be yours, you need a little more dedication to it.
If you think simply forwarding your pre-made Resume (a.k.a CV) to the employer against the job vacancy notice you just saw, you're pretty much saying goodbye to one of the most wonderful opportunities you've had, within seconds or minutes. If you want to know why just a general Resume won't work, read this previous article we wrote about it.
Suggested Read: How to nail your online job interview.
Like we said, if you want to stand a higher chance of getting the job, you have got to show your dedication from the very first step. Therefore, we've compiled 4 key points you might want to ask yourself as questions or which you should keep in check before you submit your application.
1. Make sure that your experience leads to where and who you are now.
When employers review your job application or your resume, not only they will look at how talented you are in both professional and academic aspects, but also they will look for the relevant experience you possess for the desired role. Make sure that your job application clearly indicates your previous experiences at the job in a way that clearly leads to showing that you are qualified and well prepared for this.
2. Is the "Grammmar Carrot"?
See what we did there? This is actually something which we have noticed that many new candidates are making as a mistake, regardless that they apply through JobAds or not. If you think the grammar and spelling do not really matter when it comes to your job application and your qualifications and your talents trump all of them, think again. Perfect grammar usage and spelling will always give a good impression about yourself to your future employer, making you look like a neat and trustworthy person. And if you can keep your job application even further creative along with perfect grammar, you will look even better.
Don't worry! We are not demanding you to go polish up your English before you even apply for your next job. You can always get help from a friend to proofread your job application for errors. Or else there are separate paid services that provide this exact service as well. If you need more help on this, maybe we can help too. Contact JobAds with your requirement.
3. Do you appear "The Best"?
How have you showcased yourself in your job application? Does it give the "I am the best" vibe? If not, make it so. When an employer seeks an ideal one for a job vacancy they don't just look to choose one from a pile of "good" people. They look for the best. So if you can prove yourself the best for the job through what you say in your job application, the job is pretty much yours without a doubt. It can be a personal statement or some mentions of your previous notable work or anything. Just think what makes you the best in what you do, and have it mentioned professionally in your job application.
4. Make sure your talents tally with the requirements.
A certain employer publishes a job vacancy for a reason. They need the ideal person to carry out all the responsibilities involved in the said job role without a problem. Nobody will like to hire one for being so good at only a part of what they need. Definitely not the professional employers on JobAds. therefore, make sure that your talents and qualifications can cover all the requirements and responsibilities mentioned in the job vacancy notice before you apply. This will not only give you a higher chance of getting chosen but also will make your career so easy when you get the job, as you're well shaped for everything that is involved in the job.
Ready to apply for your next job? Make sure to keep these 4 points in check and you are good to go. Good luck!
Go Back