Job application

February, 2008Tallinn

What to do?

Write a CV.

Write a letter of application (if required)

Interview (in case you are invited)

What does ”CV” mean?

(Curriculum/pl. curricula) – a) the subjects that are

included into a course of studies;

b) British English – a written record of your education and employment, that you send to your employer when you are applying for a job;

American English “resume”.

Step 1

The Resume (CV) Some employers will request a resume instead of a job application.  Name, address, phone number, email (list an email address) Your objective what you are looking for and why Your skills Your education Your work history include part-time and volunteer experiences, too Your extracurricular activities

It is important to lead with your strengths! If you have skills, start with that. If you have education, start there If you have a good work history, start there and list it chronologically

Tips for Completing

Don`t apply for a job in a pack.  Go alone.

Neatness and accuracy definitely count!

Read the application over once first, before you complete it.  If you are going to complete the application at home, make a copy first for practice.  Ask someone you trust to check it for neatness and spelling.

Make sure you ask for permission to use someone as a reference.  Have the names, addresses, and phone numbers of your references with you.

Step 2: Letter of application

Dear Sirs, With reference to your advertisement in Tallinn Daily of 6th June

for a trainee sales agent, I would like to apply for the post. I am............................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... I am interested in training to be a sales agent and I am sure I

can do well in the job. I will be very pleased to give you any other information you need

and hope you will consider me for an interview at an early date. I enclose my CV and copies of two references. Yours sincerely, Ken Kaares

Step 3: Interview

The interview is the most important part of the job application process.

It is your only chance to sell yourself, and explain your ability to do the job in question in a short frame of time.

The way you handle yourself in an interview will determine whether you get the job or not.

You can not afford to be under prepared for this if you are serious about getting the job.

When an employer calls you in for an interview it is an opportunity for you to show what you can do.  

Do's and Don'ts

InterviewDO Arrive a little early Maintain good eye contact Answer questions with sentences, not Yes, No, Okay Think about your answers Be friendly and polite Dress neatly and properly for the job Turn off cell phones  DON`T Smoke or chew anything, even if invited to do so Ask about days off Talk badly about a former employer or teacher Fidget or play with things on the interviewer`s desk Discuss other jobs you are applying for or did not get Wear perfume or cologne

Hints for Dress for Success for Men and Women

Attention to details is crucial. Make sure you have: clean and polished conservative shoes well-groomed hairstyle cleaned and trimmed fingernails minimal cologne or perfume no visible body piercing beyond conservative ear

piercings for women well-brushed teeth and fresh breath no gum, candy, or other objects in your mouth minimal jewelry no body odor

Formal dress

Useful links

www.gov.im/dti/jobcentre/creatingacv.xml www.cvtips.com/ www.quintcareers.com/dress_for_success.html

Can you answer the questions? What steps do you have to do applying for a

job? What is a CV? What should you remember writing an

application letter? What should not you do at the interview? Why is it important to prepare for the

interview properly ?How to do that?

Good luck!