Just a Few Tips When Applying

Make a positive first impression and give yourself a head start when you apply to work for Jobfind by following our Recruitment Team’s top tips:

Luke, the Recruitment and Safety Manager, says:

• Make a good first impression by doing your research before you apply. Know what the company does and have a general idea of what the role involves.
• Keep your resume up to date and relevant. Focus on experience that is similar to the role you are applying for and be specific about your duties and achievements. A good resume should be 1-3 pages.
• Check your email regularly and make your email address professional (a variation on your name is best).

Hayley, a Recruitment and Safety Consultant, says:

• Be specific about your dates of employment. Including the month and year you started and finished makes you look more professional and we are able to better trace your employment history.
• Always include a cover letter! It should be no more than a page and focus on why you want to work for Jobfind, how your experience relates to the role and how you meet the selection criteria.
• It is not necessary to include personal details such as marital status, date of birth or religion on your resume. Jobfind is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects people based on their experience and suitability, irrespective of personal factors such as those mentioned above.

Jennifer, a HR Advisor, says:

• Read the job ad carefully. There is no point applying for a role if the location, salary, working hours or duties don’t suit you. If you’re applying for a role in a different state make sure you include why in your cover letter.
• Don’t forget to spell-check and proofread your resume and cover letter. Avoid using text or email abbreviations (such as emoticons), fancy fonts or pictures. Let your experience shine through in a standard font, such as Arial or Times New Roman in size 11 or 12.
• Where possible, apply for roles electronically to the email address provided. This helps us keep track of your application. Don’t forget to attach your resume and cover letter to the email.

Carol, a HR Administrator, says:

• Make sure you include the position title, location and reference number on your cover letter.
• If your mobile phone is your primary contact number, please make sure you have a suitable voicemail message and check your mailbox regularly. If there is no way of leaving a message or we never hear back from you, you might miss out on being considered for a position.
• At the interview: be on-time, be prepared to answer questions, and wear neat and tidy office attire.