Action Plan Job Journey Part 2 |
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is to motivate the recipient to read your CV 25. Your letter can help tailor and personalise your application by emphasising Relevant Key Points. 26. Like your CV, your letter may differ in length and style, depending on your objectives and the situation. 27. Always analyse an advert and identify requirement before writing your letter. 28. Ensure your letter is correctly laid out and is well presented. 29. Having a good CV alone will not lead to success; we must know how to use it. 30. As the majority of jobs are never advertised, we must make speculative approaches to increase our chances of success. 31. Make SURE of newspapers, libraries; the most importantly internet and friends (NETWORKING) in order generate leads. 32. Always write to a person, not just a job title. 33. Writing, phoning, emailing and visiting are always we can approach organisations. 34. Always suggest a meeting rather than an interview. 35. Do not pigeon-hole yourself into a particular job category. 36. There are different types of interview. Face to face or over the phone. 37. Whatever type of interview, preparations is Vital 38. Review the 4 key areas the interviewers want to satisfy in their own minds. 39. What is on your CV will in most cases be the focal point of the interview. Therefore, make sure you know your CV. 40. We must be prepared to back up and justify everything on your CV. Prepare examples and bring testimonials and certificates if necessary. 41. Because we are likely to face rejection,
a positive attitude can motivate us to stick with it. 42. Having a good CV is useless unless we take action and put it to work. 43. Compile your own Action Plan and review and update it regularly. |
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