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All About Applications
Job applications are a crucial element in the selection process of
all organisations, as they allow equitable comparisons to be made
between candidates. Whether you are applying for a voluntary
or vacation position or a graduate job, the quality of your job
application will be critical. If it is of a high standard, you will
maximise your chance of being selected for an interview.
The best job applications make an impact. It Résumé
usually consists of a cover letter, résumé and, if A résumé should be written individually for each
required, a statement addressing the selection application and should be no longer than three
criteria. Some organisations also require you to pages. It should provide a summary of the skills you
complete an application form. have gained through your education, relevant work
Your application must include your address,
experience (including full- or part time, casual or
professional email address and phone contact
voluntary), professional development and leisure
details. Personal information, such as your date of
activities. Include the names and contact details
birth or marital status, is not required. You should
of two or three referees. Use an easy-to-read font,
also include your qualifications, a summary of
ensure margins are reasonably wide and information
your skills, relevant work experience and any
is well-presented (using bullet-points and clear
extracurricular interests.
headings). You must demonstrate that you have the
experience to match the key skills required.
Online applications
Many organisations now require candidates to
Résumé styles
submit applications online. Online application
Résumés are written using a variety of styles with the
forms often have to be completed in one sitting
most common being chronological or functional. A
– you do not have the option to save and come
combination of both styles is also effective. Select a
back to it later. The key is to be prepared, have all
style that best highlights your skills.
documentation ready, make sure you have given A chronological résumé presents the key information
yourself plenty of time to complete and check the under a series of headings commencing with contact
application. If possible, download a hard copy details, education and skills. Dates are prominent,
of the form and write a few drafts before you with the most recent always listed first. Arrange your
complete a final copy online. Some online forms experience to demonstrate your career development
allow applicants to go back to previous fields and path.
change information throughout the process.
A functional or skills based résumé focuses on skills
Cover letters rather than a sequential career history. Although the
The key to a successful job application begins standard categories may be used, the information is
with your cover letter, so it is important to get it set out differently. For example, work experience is
right. Cover letters should be written individually organised under job or work headings (eg. project
for each application and should be no longer than administration or hospitality) rather than by dates.
one page. Use a formal business letter format, This avoids repetition of job duties.
with your address and contact details followed by
As part of the screening process, résumés are often
the employer’s details, and appropriate greeting
scanned on behalf of an employer. When key words
line / salutation (eg. Dear Mr Smith). It is essential
from the selection criteria are addressed in the cover
that you briefly address the key skills listed in the
letter, the document is more likely to proceed.
advertisement and demonstrate that you have
gained those skills through your various work,
study and voluntary experiences.
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