| SolveYourProblem eLearning Series: Job Interviews
Help Me Nail My Job Interview!
( 11 pages )
There are four general methods
of applying for a job. They include the following:
Sending a Resume
Some companies
prefer you mail in your resume. With this approach,
it is best
to include a cover letter with your resume. The cover is a
basic letter that lists the position you are interested
in
with details about your qualifications and skills for
it. It is basically a "lead in" to your resume. Before writing
your
cover letter,
you should know whom the letter is to be addressed to. You
never want to begin a cover letter with “Dear Sir or Madame”
or “To
whom it may Concern”. It shows that you have not prepared,
and that you are not looking for a specific position with
their
company, but any job that you can get your hands on. Basically,
it is disrespectful to your prospective employer.
Emailing
Your Resume
Emailing resumes
is becoming a common way for recruiters to get resumes. Most
companies
offer this method as an alternative to the others. However,
there are few tips on how you should go about it.
You should attach
your resume as a word document or PDF file. These are the
most common formats
and what most companies will accept. The subject line should
read something like this: Smith, John (clerical position)
This makes it
easy for the recruiter to know who the email is from, and what
it pertains to. It also assures that your email will be
read.
Sometimes there
are specific methods for addressing an emailed resume. Some
companies have
certain subject line requirements - so follow them. If a
company wants you to paste your resume, don’t send attachments
because
your email will be deleted right away. Remember, follow directions.
Faxing Your Resume
Again, you will
need to include a cover letter when you fax in your resume.
If you are
not using your own fax machine, be sure to include your proper
contact information. The rules for your cover letter are
the
same as for mailing your resume. More
about cover letters will be provided a bit later on in this
SolveYourProblem guide.
Walk-In Your Resume
For this type
of application procedure, you will want to dress appropriately.
You want
to dress just like you would for an interview. Companies usually
ask you to do this if you are going to be working directly
with
customers. They ask for a walk in because they want
to get a look at your grooming habits right away. Sometimes,
a walk in
will have the employer giving you a brief interview on the
spot, to see if they will require a formal interview later.
So be
on your best behavior.
Also, walk-ins
do not require you to bring in a cover letter with your resume.
Your appearance is the cover letter. Sometimes, you
will be requested to fill out an application form as well.
Smile and be polite, no matter who you are talking to. That
could
be the difference between getting an interview and just taking
an extra trip for nothing.
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