Job Hunting

About Job Hunting

Set about job hunting in a systematic way, using a job file to keep all your papers in good order. Utilize as many channels of information about vacancies as possible, such as the press, internet, friends, and more. Persevere, as sometimes the job you want cannot be easily found, but your hard work will pay off in the end.

Applying for a Job

Read the job advertisement and any other documentation carefully. Make a first draft of your application before attempting the final draft. Fill in application forms with great care, checking thoroughly for mistakes.

• Set out the information in your CV neatly and logically.
• Keep letters of application reasonably short, using them to emphasize relevant and positive aspects of your experience and qualification rather than repeating details from the CV.
• Write in a clear, direct, business-like style, avoiding mistakes in spelling, punctuation, and expression.

If you need to telephone your potential employer, use the telephone politely and efficiently.