Insider tips?

Misshomme

CFC wrote: »

If I interviewed you and X and you were equal in every way, I would take the interviewee with the most enthusiasm for the role.
To get the interview ensure that your CV covers off every element of the job in a way that is simple for the viewer to understand.

What kind of job are you looking for?

I will bear that in mind in my next interview. I'm looking for admin work. Thanks for your help

Misshomme

diable wrote: »

Thats why there are job agencies out there using applications like voyager,,,,,,

What does the application do? Is it for screening clients?

Misshomme

Thanks everyone for your great ideas. I will keep checking this post for more

Hermia

1) I second what everyone else has said about enthusiasm. I have been quite shocked at the people who have phoned us and said they want to get an application form for a job we have advertised. When we have asked them what interested them in the job we have had replies like, "well, I just need a job" or "I've lost my job in the recession, I'm applying for anything". This is not a situation where honesty is the best policy! Read up on the company/organisation and try and find something about them that you admire and can be enthusiastic about.

2) I think displaying people skills and showing you can work in a team is always important unless you are going for very solitary jobs. Where I work we have to work with so many different people at different levels that people skills are hugely important. I always ask the receptionist etc what they thought of the candidates. I want to avoid those candidates who are charming to the interview staff, but can barely be bothered to be friendly to any more lowly staff they meet.

3) Make sure you give solid examples on the form or at the interview when asked about any skills you have etc. Give specific examples of work you have done. Don't fall into the trap of talking about what you would hypothetically do in a situation.

DCFC79

Give clear and simple answers, eye contact, dont fidget, maybe think your answer through before you speak

diable

Misshomme wrote: »

What does the application do? Is it for screening clients?

CV's are placed in to a database then the application is used to scan the database for any key words that you specify.

cavework

Do some investigation about the Company you are applying to. Know what they are about and show an interest.
Nothing worse than interviewing someone who hasn't even bothered to find out about the Company they want to work for.
Hope this helps and good luck with the job search.

DCFC79

cavework wrote: »

Do some investigation about the Company you are applying to. Know what they are about and show an interest.
Nothing worse than interviewing someone who hasn't even bothered to find out about the Company they want to work for.

ive done the old find some information about the company and ive not been asked for what i know about them

Emmzi

DCFC79 wrote: »

ive done the old find some information about the company and ive not been asked for what i know about them

it's a real gamble NOT researching it though

stephyt23

mitch161 wrote: »

"i truly thank you for the time you have spent reading through my application. I am very keen on a career in this company/sector so i wish to enquire as to what limited me for this role so i can improve myself for any future opertunities with you"

(without my spelling mistakes)

Sorry just had to point out you spelt opportunity wrong. But this is advice I think I'll take. I'm trying to get a job as a Teaching Assistant and keep tweaking my personal statement as I'm not really sure what they are looking for but I'm too quick to accept I didn't get interviews rather than find out why.