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Application help!

clb776
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Hi there -
I have seen a job which I am applying for and need to do a statement stating how I fulfil the person spec. The spec is divided into parts with headings - should I use the headings and write under each one or do I write it as more of a 'essay'? Thanks for any advice!xxx
I have seen a job which I am applying for and need to do a statement stating how I fulfil the person spec. The spec is divided into parts with headings - should I use the headings and write under each one or do I write it as more of a 'essay'? Thanks for any advice!xxx
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You could do either.
But to make it really, really easy for the recruiter, I'd put it into paragraphs which follow the criteria - without actually putting headings! That way they can match you to the criteria really easily without it looking like a little heading with three lines under it, then another heading with three lines etc.
If you're using a number of paragraphs and examples to show how you meet each criteria, then I'd put headings in. But only if they're asking for long examples or more than one under each criteria.
HTH
KiKi' <-- See that? It's called an apostrophe. It does not mean "hey, look out, here comes an S".0 -
Thanks. Yes I think I shall go for paragraph for each bit without headings and try to link it all in so it flows! X0
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one of the criteria on the person specification is -Understands the importance of value for money - In what sense does this mean? i'm sure that they do not want to know I am an obsessive bargain hunter?!!0
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one of the criteria on the person specification is -Understands the importance of value for money - In what sense does this mean? i'm sure that they do not want to know I am an obsessive bargain hunter?!!
They mean they want you to understand that cost is an important factor in decisions that are made - but not the only factor. No point paying the cheapest supplier if they can't supply what you need.
Use an example where you've been involved in making a decision on costs or where you've had to factor in costs - how you made the decision and what role cost played in the decision. How companies are under pressure to cut costs in the current climate, and therefore how negotiation on cost is important, too. Blah blah blah...
KiKi' <-- See that? It's called an apostrophe. It does not mean "hey, look out, here comes an S".0
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