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APPLYING FOR A JOB
You've found a potential position for
yourself, now it's time to apply!
But the procedure is different for each employer.
If you're applying for a part-time or summer position, you'll most likely have to fill out an application form.
Here's a few tips you should follow when filling it out:
- Read the entire
application before entering data
- Make a photocopy
of the original form and use it as a rough draft
- Type out
your final copy or print with black ink
- Fill in every section (if
something does not apply to you write N/A)
- Be honest - don't make up
experience
- Keep it clean - No
dog-eared corners
- Don't
eat and/or drink while applying
- Don't write with
colourful inks (such as red, purple, green)
- Don't use
cursive writing
- Unless specified
not to, attach your resume
No matter what kind of job you are applying
for, it's assumed that you will bring your resume to your
interview. A resume is your showcase to
potential employers since it shows your work experience and skills.
Follow these steps to make your resume your road to success:
- Make it concise - Employers spend
7-10 seconds per resume
- Have your information clearly stated
- It must be brief - maximum 2
pages
- Spell Check! Make sure it makes
grammatical sense!
- Have someone else proof read it
- Start with your most recent
experience under Work Experience
- Don't attach reference letters -
instead, note "references available" at the bottom of your resume
- Make sure it's typed and clean.
- Don't fold it.
- Use light-coloured (white or
beige) paper.
Here's a
sample resume.