10 Tips For Online Job Applications: Tips 6-10
Tip 6: Don’t assume that the person reading the application will be familiar with acronyms or even familiar with the position. They may be from HR and not wholly familiar with the post, so try to use easily read, clear English.
Tip 7: Always make your application read as if it has been written by someone who is very polite and not arrogant. Arrogance can really deter some employers: not everyone is looking for a wicked sales rep!
Tip 8: Whilst it is acceptable to elaborate on past successes, do not lie on your application form. Make sure that you simply are honest : many employers value honesty and trustworthiness above having 10 years experience.
Tip 9: Always check that your referees are aware that you are submitting their names for referees, before submitting the application form. Otherwise you may put them in a difficult position, especially if you have submitted their telephone details.
Tip 10: Don’t be tempted to think that the job is automatically yours, so you still need to use the application to sell yourself. Look at the skills, attributes and experience that they want and line up your skills, attributes etc against these: then demonstrate how you fulfil the criteria!
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