Making an Application

So, you found a vacancy that you want to apply for. That is fabulous. You are so many steps nearer to your dream job now. Time to make the all important application!

'The closest to perfection a person ever comes is when he fills out a job application form' ~ Stanley J Randall

However you found out about the role will normally also tell you how to do this. Companies might ask for you to send your CV via email or post it online through their website. Agencies the same. A headhunter might want to work with you to write your CV so that it is tailored to this role and this company. Your friend might want to take it into their boss. Whichever way you are going to do this one thing remains the same. This is your only chance to make a first impression. Your objective at this stage is to get an interview. So how are you going to do that?

Start by spending time on the company's website. Get a feeling for what they are like as an organisation. Then review what you know about the role. What have you got to offer and why will they want to hire you over any other candidate? These are all crucial things to include in your application. Write some notes of things you want to let the Company know which you believe will inspire them to interview you. Now you are ready to begin to compile the all important documents; your CV and a covering letter... come back tomorrow for our top tips on the covering letter and then all next week we are going to be giving you pointers on how to put together your perfect CV.

For help preparing the perfect application or making the transition from where you are to where you want to be please contact one of our Consultant Coaches by visiting our website at http://www.churchillbrook.co.uk