O/T Job Application!
Wed Jun 04, 2014 3:01 pm
So.. I've been with the company I work with for 10 years, started part time then 2 promotions. It is time for me to leave...
Now where I am at a disadvantage is.. I've never had to apply for a job other than this one (and like I say, that was a decade ago, and the process has changed!)
What I need help with (and hopefully you guys will be willing to give a brother a hand!) is this:
This is fine, BUT, they want it split into 4 headings:
Work Experience
Skills/Knowledge & Abilities
Personal Qualities
Other
to me, what I have to say kinda covers all in one - if that makes sense?
E.g. Coaching and developing colleagues (to me) can go into work exp and skills,
good man management - work exp, skills and personal qual.
ect. ect.
Just wondered if anyone could help shed some light on exactly what they're looking for under each section!
Thanks in advance for anyone who helps me out!!!
Now where I am at a disadvantage is.. I've never had to apply for a job other than this one (and like I say, that was a decade ago, and the process has changed!)
What I need help with (and hopefully you guys will be willing to give a brother a hand!) is this:
Please state below why you are applying for this post, focusing on how your skills, experience and competencies match the requirements detailed in the Person Specification and Job Description. Include any relevant community and volunteer experience or public duties you have undertaken.
This is fine, BUT, they want it split into 4 headings:
Work Experience
Skills/Knowledge & Abilities
Personal Qualities
Other
to me, what I have to say kinda covers all in one - if that makes sense?
E.g. Coaching and developing colleagues (to me) can go into work exp and skills,
good man management - work exp, skills and personal qual.
ect. ect.
Just wondered if anyone could help shed some light on exactly what they're looking for under each section!
Thanks in advance for anyone who helps me out!!!
Re: O/T Job Application!
Wed Jun 04, 2014 3:17 pm
First you will need a professional CV you can get them on line. You will also need to put down your working career and highlight your promotions and work experience.
Re: O/T Job Application!
Wed Jun 04, 2014 6:08 pm
Ive applied for a lot of jobs over the last few years and some of the applications are crazy especially anything to do with the council. Some places dont even want a CV now and like you to break in town in forms like this, I suppose it tests your writing skills.
They will want you to break it down into the separate headings, giving examples is always good. Just break what you had already said up into section and pad it out with examples. You can always tell little white lies of things you have done, things you have suggested.
Remember save everything you do as when applying for other jobs you can use the same info and examples.
Good luck, its not easy but hopefully you will get the reward at the end of it.
They will want you to break it down into the separate headings, giving examples is always good. Just break what you had already said up into section and pad it out with examples. You can always tell little white lies of things you have done, things you have suggested.
Remember save everything you do as when applying for other jobs you can use the same info and examples.
Good luck, its not easy but hopefully you will get the reward at the end of it.