Filling out an Online Job Application
Given the recent downturn in the economy, many people have found themselves looking for a job. In some cases this is the first time that they’ve searched for a job using online tools, perhaps because they’ve been at their previous job for years, perhaps because they’re used to being recruited and not actively searching. Regardless, there are many advantages to an internet based job search and some differences between that and the old school cover letter and resume approach. The most obvious difference is the online job application.
In many cases, hiring managers or recruiters have posted a job opportunity and specified that they do not wish to receive phone calls about the job. Certainly, one should look into the company one is applying to for employment, but what if that information is nowhere to be found on the job posting? The key to a successful online job application is following the wishes, written in black and white as well as between the lines, of the hiring manager. It’s important to read the job listing carefully to ensure that you provide all the information requested as well as coming up with a way to make your electronic submission stand out from hundreds of others. Look carefully at the job requirements and if available, the “wish list”, a list of traits or experiences that the hiring manager would like to see in an applicant, but does not require. Do not assume that your resume will be read in detail and do not make the cardinal mistake of sending off your resume with the minimal amount of personal information. Spend some time writing a cover letter in the “optional cover letter” box which details, in exciting or creative prose, specific examples of your past experiences dovetailing with hiring manager’s “wish list” traits.
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The online job application can look cold and boring, but the optional cover letter is your opportunity to catch the eye of the recruiter or hiring manager. It’s your chance to show that you understand exactly what they are looking for, that you possess every trait and experience they desire, and that really, you are the best fit for their team. That’s a lot to get across in a few short paragraphs so choose your words carefully, read the job posting to find the best light to present yourself and remember, there is no physical presence or body language for the hiring manager to look at. The cover letter in the little box is the online representation of you, so make it as vibrant and exciting as you are!
In many cases, hiring managers or recruiters have posted a job opportunity and specified that they do not wish to receive phone calls about the job. Certainly, one should look into the company one is applying to for employment, but what if that information is nowhere to be found on the job posting? The key to a successful online job application is following the wishes, written in black and white as well as between the lines, of the hiring manager. It’s important to read the job listing carefully to ensure that you provide all the information requested as well as coming up with a way to make your electronic submission stand out from hundreds of others. Look carefully at the job requirements and if available, the “wish list”, a list of traits or experiences that the hiring manager would like to see in an applicant, but does not require. Do not assume that your resume will be read in detail and do not make the cardinal mistake of sending off your resume with the minimal amount of personal information. Spend some time writing a cover letter in the “optional cover letter” box which details, in exciting or creative prose, specific examples of your past experiences dovetailing with hiring manager’s “wish list” traits.
The online job application can look cold and boring, but the optional cover letter is your opportunity to catch the eye of the recruiter or hiring manager. It’s your chance to show that you understand exactly what they are looking for, that you possess every trait and experience they desire, and that really, you are the best fit for their team. That’s a lot to get across in a few short paragraphs so choose your words carefully, read the job posting to find the best light to present yourself and remember, there is no physical presence or body language for the hiring manager to look at. The cover letter in the little box is the online representation of you, so make it as vibrant and exciting as you are!
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