We have put together a few useful tips for preparing a job application and attending an interview. Follow these guidelines and you’ll be well on the way to success.
The application
- Research the company/ role before applying
- Don’t copy & paste a CV from your previous applications
- Make sure your experience/ work history is relevant to the role you apply for
- Write a winning covering letter
- Highlight your relevant experience/ knowledge/ qualifications so the recruiter can see at the first glance you might be a good fit
- Start with your most recent experience first
- Make your CV concise with clear spacing between lines
- Try to fit everything onto one page
- When applying for work, tell the recruiter why you are a good fit for the role
The interview
- Prepare some answers to popular questions that could be asked
- Think about what you could bring to the role
- Don’t slander previous employers
- Go on a test run of the route beforehand
- Arrive 15 minutes before your interview, remember, early is on time, on time is late
- Answer questions thoroughly but try to keep your answers as short as possible
- Be yourself and remember to smile
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