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The Successful Job Application checklist
Here are a few simple steps to help you prepare for a all stages of a successful job application. Follow these steps to write a perfect resume and cover letter and be well prepared for the job interview.
- Carefully read the job add
- Highlight the requirements that you fulfill
- Highlight the soft skills you bring to the table
- Reflect about past work experience - what is most relevant for this position?
- Identify tasks and achievements relevant for this position - this can be from work experience or private life
- Write down concrete examples of tasks or achievements which highlight your suitability for the job
- Think about concrete examples which prove your soft skills
- Ask family, friends or colleagues about your biggest strengths
- On the resume, list the most relevant tasks of each past position as bullet points
- Describe the best examples and achievements for the position in the cover letter
- Adapt the wording of your cover letter and resume to reflect the language used in the job ad
- Prepare several concrete examples for the job interview to respond to strengths, weaknesses and soft skills questions
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