Don't Make These Mistakes When Applying To A Job Vacancy!
By Ruwan Posted Date: October 19, 2022
Found the job vacancy that says all about your future? Good for you. It is your ultimate opportunity to achieve growth in both your professional and personal lives of yours.
This is your time to apply to the job vacancy with everything you've got that showcases the best version of you through an outstanding CV and a cover letter. And when you're applying, your CV and the cover letter become your one-shot marketing material that decides the rest of your journey through that path. Therefore, it is important that you make it with the right content and up-to-date information. But many people tend to make many mistakes that kill their shot at bagging the most incredible career opportunity they've got as a result of not caring enough about what they say in their CV and cover letter. Let's talk about these mistakes and how to avoid them.
Be Specific About Your Skills. Don't Show off All Your Talents.
You might be someone who has talents in data processing and also cooking the most delicious meal in the world or something else. But you've got to go with one of them, the relevant skill for the job when you prepare your CV. Always keep in mind that your employer wants to see how fitting and skilled you are for the role they are hiring you for, and not to see how multi-talented you are. Therefore, make sure to include only what's relevant to the job you're applying for in your CV.
Make the Cover Letter Your Sales Pitch, Not A Data Sheet.
The CV will give out all the technicals about how ideal you are for the job vacancy and why. But the cover letter plays the major part. This is where you get to convince your recruiters what a dedicated and trustworthy person you are with all the talents and the willingness to perform great at the job. You have to make a great pitch about yourself that will impress them and tempt them to shortlist you for the interviews. There are many examples and templates for creating a killer cover letter on the internet. Go ahead and find out.
If you don't make these mistakes like the majority and fulfil these 2 requirements when applying for your job vacancy, chances are high that you will be shortlisted for the interviews and get the job. Go ahead and try it out. Good luck!
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