EASY TIPS TO HELP YOU WRITE AN EFFECTIVE JOB APPLICATION

Many people think that to find a job, all that a job seeker has to do is to find a job vacancy, write a decent CV, send in your application and hope for fortune to smile on you. As you may know, it is not that easy. Here are a few tips to help you write a great job application;




1. RESEARCH THE ORGANISATION




Before you write the application, take some time to research the organisation you wish to work with. A good way to do this is to go to the organisation's website or get an access to any of their corporate communication materials. Learn about the organisation's leaders and gain an understanding of the kind of business that the organisation does. This will help you to know the organisation, what they do and what they stand for.




2. RESEARCH THE ORGANISATION'S SECTOR




Apart from understanding the particular organisation that you would like to work with, you also need to identify their business sector. Your knowledge of the sector will come through in your application and help you stand out. Read through newspapers and articles and search online for an understanding of the sector.




3. RESEARCH YOUR PROSPECTIVE JOB ROLE




These days, job titles have various meanings and expectations attached to them. You must understand what is generally expected of someone that occupies the role you wish to apply for. This will help you to write your application in a way that shows your understanding of what is required of you.




4. USE THE RIGHT WORDS




When you write your application, you must take care to watch your choice of words, your grammar and your spellings. This way you will present yourself as a thoughtful, competent and professional person.




All these will help you to tailor your application to the specific needs and culture of the organisation and show them just how you can add value to them in a professional and presentable manner