When you are applying for a job,
it's important to showcase yourself in the best light possible. That means
showing that you know how to follow directions, write a resume, and give a good
interview.
People make some really common mistakes when they are applying for a job that can jeopardize their chances of being hired.
Here are 5 mistakes you should avoid:
Using Informal Contact Details
A phone number not in use anymore?
Have an informal email address with your nickname? These things may seem
unnecessary, but they are crucial to ensure getting the recruiter's attention
to continue reading your resume. If you have recently changed your phone number,
review your
CV
to ensure that your new number is updated. And ensure that your email is formal
using your first and last names. This will positively boost your employability
chances.
Addressing Your Application to
"Whom It May Concern"
Dear Mr/Mrs. HR or to whom it may
concern may cost you losing the job. Make your research to find the recruiter's
Name and address your letter directly to him. Addressing it to the right person
ensures that it will be read, and you'll get hired.
Using Resume and Cover Letter
Online Templates
All the recruiters know that
you're a team player who can work under stress and you're an organized person
with 5 years of work experience in your field. Aren't you get bored reading
these buzzwords? Imagine how the recruiter can feel when reading these repeated
words thousands of times?
Your application (Resume & Cover letter) aims to make the employer really keen on discovering more about you to know that you can add value to their companies. Exert an effort to design your application, add your personalized touch, make it represent you, and make it useful.
Your Application Has
Grammatical Errors
This one is clear, but this doesn't mean that it doesn't matter. A missing colon or an improperly used asterisk will show that you didn't even exert effort to review your job application. Review many times until you make sure it's perfect. Do whatever you can to guarantee that your job application is 100% error-free before submitting it.
Grammarly can do it for you if you're not a language professional.
Using One Job Application
(Resume & Cover Letter) For All Jobs
Avoid an "all-purpose"
resume
and tailor it to each position highlighting your skills that match each job
requirement.
We are now in the age of "products"
and "branding," so you should know how to craft your online brand to get
noticed by recruiters without applying for jobs.
Your resume promotes you, so you
should have a highly professionally crafted resume, whether by yourself or by a
professional consultant.
You can depend on internships,
initiatives, and volunteering to demonstrate your skills and convey your
experience.
Applying for a job seems like a
seamless process. A process that is pretty straight forward and mostly
uneventful. Yet, it's riddled with mistakes that can cost you the job if you
are not careful. These are the particular things you should never do when
applying for a job.
Consider them and apply
for the latest jobs now!