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Application Tips

By Marion Abbott · 25 October 2022

Doncour tips for job applications. Read the essential requirements and qualifications first so you do not waste time applying for a role you are not suited to. If the job is not in your area, state at least the province and area you live in, and mention any plans to relocate or travel daily. Introduce yourself in the application rather than sending a blank email with only a CV attached, which also makes you easier to find later. List your duties and reasons for leaving, as the hiring manager cannot guess what you have done. Update your CV before sending it. Recruiters only know what you put on your CV, so make sure everything you want it to reflect is there before pressing send.

Tips for Job Applications

Read the essential requirements and qualifications: This information is the most important and thus stated to assist the job seeker, so that you do not waste your time and money applying for a job you are not suited to.

Area – residence: If you are applying for a job that is not in the area you reside in, please state on your application at the very least – the province and area you reside in – this is sufficient. Tell the recruiter of your relocation or plans to travel daily, to work.

Introduce yourself on the application: Blank emails with just your CV attached is not professional. It also means when following up the recruiter can find you easily on an email search.

Duties and reasons for leaving: Please make sure all of these are listed on your CV. You cannot expect the hiring manager to guess what you have done.

Updated details: Please ensure your CV is updated before sending it. We received so many that just didn’t bother to put relevant updated experience on their resume’s.

Recruiters only know what you provide on your CV: Therefore, ensure all you want it to reflect is there before pressing send.

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