How To Apply For A Job In The Best Way

This is how recruiters want your application

Many employers prefer email application forms.

Application documents via e-mail are easier to handle and they help to make the work more efficient for those who are to recruit. Most recruiters prefer a personal letter and resume via email. Today, 95 percent of all applications are sent by e-mail. The recruiter first wants to be able to do a rough screening in the computer and then quickly send over the application documents to the right colleague.

You should also be aware that there are companies that monitor internal Internet traffic. Many times, therefore, it may be safer to send your application by e-mail from home, or even by regular mail, instead of sending it via your e-mail address at work.

Do not leave the personal letter longer than one page.

Write short, concise, no longer than one page.

The best letters are very short. It is good if you get what you can and want on a half page. Showing proof of genuine commitment is the most important thing when you want to sell yourself to an employer.

A good recruiter immediately notices if a person's commitment and interest in a job is genuine or played. Even if you should never pretend and pretend to be someone you are not, it is recommended that you can pick out different sides of yourself depending on which job you are looking for. But be honest with yourself and the employer and do not exaggerate or lie. You only do yourself a favor if you are not genuine in your application or interview

The rest can be written in the CV. It's enough to take the next step and make an appointment for an interview,

Recruiters usually skim through the application documents on screen. Therefore, do not design for it, but use a clear font such as Times New Roman or Areal, preferably 11-12 points, Word or pdf format is also preferable as most people handle these.

Preparation is a very important part of your application.

Go to the company website. Read through everything they operate within. Find out information about, among other things, products, services, customers, market etc.

The goal is to tailor your personal letter so that the employer can immediately see what benefit you can bring and in what way you differ from other candidates.

Be sure to find a common denominator between you and the company and use it to your advantage in the letter.

Call the people who are in the job advertisement.

You can then refer to your phone call. This makes a more personal touch on your application. One advantage is that you can get things clarified that seem a little unclear. In many cases, you misunderstand words or sentences and it can be a little calmer to write the application after contact as you know a little better what the company really wants.

When you call, ask as specific questions as possible, such as what the employer means by "social skills" or "flexibility". It also makes it easier for yourself because you can then become more concrete in your personal letter and really explain in which way you meet the criteria that the employer is looking for, says Charlotte Widing.

Focus on your strengths Many people are not used to talking about their positive sides, but all people have strengths. Write down all the positive feedback that you remember you received over the years. Feel free to talk to friends and family about how they see your qualities and how they experience you. When you describe your qualities, it is good to give concrete examples of how they are expressed.
An old sales ploy is to explain that your knowledge and experience correspond to the requirements set in the job advertisement. Why does your ingenuity and creativity become crucial? If possible, use words that appear in the job advertisement.

Who is the right contact person?

It is important to address directly to the right person. Do you write e.g. "personnel department", it will be more difficult to follow up the letter. Maybe it's the production manager who should see your application. Small details like misspelled name or wrong title can play a big role in your application.

Match your skills to the job you are looking for.

Develop the qualifications and talents that are suitable for the job you are looking for. What makes you unique for the job? Is it the professions you worked in, the positions you held, the employers you worked for, the results you achieved, or something completely different? You should keep this in mind when selecting the qualities and experiences you highlight in the application letter.

Sometimes it can be smart to attach work samples to your application.
It can be good for the employer to review your skills at an early stage. An IT technician can, for example, refer to a link with a program code that he / she has produced. You should scan your latest work certificate or school certificate and attach it to the application.

Be concise

You should always be relevant in your personal letter to the employer and interesting to know for the job you are applying for. Information about family relationships and hobbies does not necessarily have to be included. After you have written the application, remove unwarranted small words. Feel free to contact someone who you know has knowledge of the Swedish language. It could be your old teacher or someone you know can articulate in words and writing.

References

A reference person is someone who can tell you about how you have worked in work or education or who knows you well. You should bring at least two reference persons. The reference persons may be different depending on the job you are looking for. Job-related references weigh heavier than private ones. Talk to the reference people so you know what they will say about you and make sure they want your references.

You can choose to write in the application that you provide references on request or at an interview.

Systematically describe your personal knowledge

Divide your knowledge into professional and professional ones.

Then list what you learned through working life, education, and leisure and other knowledge.

Also list what you can do and the experiences you have in different industries. Everything does not have to be work-related

In this way, you structure all the knowledge and experiences that you can transfer to your personal letter.

Traps

Never send a resume without a personal letter.

Always send original letters.

Never send a handwritten personal letter, if you have access to a computer.

Never mention your unemployment or illness in your personal letter.

Avoid spelling errors, sentence construction errors, spoken language, or incorrect comments and points in the personal letter.

Why you quit previous jobs is uninteresting.

Avoid your partner's profession and your children's name and age. That information is rarely relevant to the employer.

Do not focus on what the company can do for you, but what you can do for the company. It's easy to lose focus if you do not have it in mind.

Always keep a copy of your personal letters so you know what you sent.

Do not include salary claims in the application letter if you do not know that your profession is sought after and is a shortage. If the employer asks you to enter a salary claim, enter a salary range, for example between

18 to 20 000: - rather than entering a specific amount.

Do not use letterhead with address information from your current employer.

Colored paper or envelopes or glossy and woven paper qualities do not give the impression of a professional letter. White is clean and professional.

Always highlight the qualifications you have and never mention the qualifications you do not have.

Avoid rummaging through a host of traits such as stress-resistant, happy, positive, flexible, accurate and energetic. Instead, aim to use fewer words and give actual examples of how your qualities are expressed.

Do not provide the employer with private information that is not related to the job you are looking for.

You should not mention your personal health unless it is relevant to the job you are looking for.