Applying for a job by email

MyRubyRed

The four bullet points are generic and could match any number of jobs. What are the specifics and can you feed them into your CV

Savvy_Sue

Wine_of_the_World wrote: »

Its for a Marketing Assistant. The criteara is:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

If you want to demonstrate excellent written skills, then you'd need to say "The criteria are:"

It's a Latin noun, neuter plural, which is why it doesn't end in 's'.

I don't usually pick people up on spelling or grammar, but when you're job-hunting, it matters!

MyRubyRed

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

If you want to demonstrate excellent written skills, then you'd need to say "The criteria are:"

It's a Latin noun, neuter plural, which is why it doesn't end in 's'.

I don't usually pick people up on spelling or grammar, but when you're job-hunting, it matters![/QUOTE

And that is really going to make him feel better?

Savvy_Sue

MyRubyRed wrote: »

And that is really going to make him feel better?

I'm not trying to make him feel better, I'm suggesting ways in which he might strengthen the chances of getting his application looked at rather than binned for spelling / grammar mistakes!

I gave the technical information because for some people - possibly including the OP, I don't know - it helps them remember something if they know WHY it's that way!

RobertoMoir

One thing I would say is consider the criteria they ask for in the notes on the vacancy and ensure you've not only given them the information but that you've made it easy for them to find and understand that information.

If they ask for something that isn't readily covered in the CV itself (e.g. they want someone with immediate availability, willingness to re-locate, etc) then by all means include a cover letter that is polite but to the point.

RobertoMoir

MyRubyRed wrote: »

And that is really going to make him feel better?

It might make the feel a whole lot better if its the difference between their CV earning them an interview and their CV earning itself a place in someone's bin.

I realise that according to the laws of the Internet, by making a post about grammar I'm duty bound to commit an awful spelling or grammar mistake of my own in that post (in fact I'm considering making such a mistake on purpose to get it over with) but...

When we ask for "Good written communication skills" where I work then we most certainly can be picky about mistakes in the CV or covering letter.

Savvy_Sue

RobertoMoir wrote: »

I realise that according to the laws of the Internet, by making a post about grammar I'm duty bound to commit an awful spelling or grammar mistake of my own in that post (in fact I'm considering making such a mistake on purpose to get it over with) but...

On purpose or by accident, your post wasn't entirely perfect, but then you weren't after advice on applying for jobs. :rotfl:

busterian

I agree with Savy-Sue.

I often recruit and my main bug-bear is the lack of attention to detail on spelling and grammar. There is no excuse for it at all! Check, check and double check is my motto......

To the OP - I actually print off the covering email even if the applicant has included a cover letter. Sometimes there is information in the email that hadnt been included in the covering letter.

Savvy_Sue

For some posts, we print off everything, from the initial enquiry to any interim enquiries to the final application. These are the posts where we expect REALLY excellent communication skills, and if the initial enquiry was along the lines of "Hi i saw yr ad & i wd really lik 2 work 4 u" then you are almost doomed! Those emails won't be looked at to begin with: your application form will be anonymised and assessed against a grid for the main parts of the person spec. However, if at that stage you were borderline for interview, you'd be marked down against someone who demonstrated excellent spelling and grammar at all times.

Amanita_2

jadziad wrote: »

This is just my opinion; others may differ:
Ideally you should ALWAYS deliver your CV in person - say your name & shake hands. This WILL make you stand out from the huge pile of crap which they get by email. .

It sure would and would get you a direct trip to the reject pile if you were applying to work for me.

The ability to follow simple instructions is a key part of my screening process. If I ask for applications by email or post then that is what I expect. Unplanned interruptions to my working day are simply an annoyance and I would not agree to see you.

Good luck with the application.