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EASY STEPS TO TAKE WHEN APPLYING FOR JOBS

When you apply for a job, the job application package is the very first
impression you give your potential new employer. Make sure you make the most of
it. 

While there’s no absolute best way to apply, there are a few steps that can help
you make the best first impression through your application package.

To make things easier, we’ve compiled a list of six practical steps that will
help you learn how to apply for a job the right way. 

In the meantime, if you want to check out outstanding volunteering
opportunities, you can always reach out to us, join our cause, and give
something back to your local community. 


HOW TO APPLY FOR A JOB – TACKLING THE BASICS

If you want to apply for a job, you first need to know what a job application
is. Simply put, this is a formal document that highlights your education and
work experience. It also contains candidate information (usually confidential)
for hiring personnel and recruiters.

When you visit a company website to send your resume, you will often find that
you will also have to fill out a digital form of application, while at other
times, you will have to visit the company and fill out the form the old
fashioned way, during the onboarding process or the interview.

A job application should contain thorough and accurate information, as it is a
legally-defendable document. 

In other cases, the recruiters you are working with will also include a digital
job application together with the entire package, and ask you to submit further
documents, like your references, resume, and a cover letter.


HOW TO APPLY FOR A JOB?



The best way to apply for a job starts with performing the necessary research to
help you actually find a position that will help you achieve your career goals.

As such, consider doing the following: 

 * Search for jobs that align with your areas of expertise
 * Research hiring companies to make smart decisions
 * Prepare your resume for quick submission
 * Decide whether having a cover letter attached is the right option for you
 * Submit your online application and resume
 * Don’t forget about application follow-up


SEARCH FOR JOBS IN YOUR DISTINCTIVE FIELD

When applying for jobs, you should start the process by using the right tools.
Going online and looking at different job ads can be a great way to get started
if you want to comb the area for work opportunities. If you are applying for
jobs directly to companies, submit your application package directly on their
sites or given email addresses.

If you are unsure, you can also use specialized online platforms for job
hunting. No matter what you opt for, it’s essential that you look for job
opportunities that align with your experience, education, and area of
expertise. 


EXAMINE DIFFERENT HIRING COMPANIES 

If you know which job you want to apply for, then you should consider looking
directly at company websites. A good way to start is by clicking every company’s
“about us” page to learn more about their work and overall company culture.

To research specific firms, you can also browse for any news and reviews related
to them to get an even sharper picture.

When your research is done, consider reaching out to the people who work at
those companies while applying for jobs. This is an even better way to get a
realistic feel of the company and its overall business culture.


HAVE YOUR RESUME PREPARED

The best way to apply for a job is by making sure that your resume is ready and
all up-to-date. Make sure to optimize it for the job you want. Make sure you’ve
added all of your latest education, acquired skills, and work experience. 

If you opt for chronological order, your most recent experience should be the
first in each of the sections.

Also, you can further optimize the resume for your job application by reading
the employer’s job description and trying to use all relevant keywords that
apply to your skills in the resume.


IS A COVER LETTER THE RIGHT OPTION FOR YOU? 

When talking about modern job applications, you don’t always need to include a
cover letter. As such, it will mostly be up to you to decide whether you want to
submit one or not. Other times, the application form will require you to do so.

However, if you’re not required but you still submit one, make sure that it will
do justice to you and your job application by accenting your qualities and your
story in an interesting way.


START APPLYING FOR JOBS BY SUBMITTING YOUR RESUME AND APPLICATION

If you’ve undertaken this preparation now all you need to do is to go online,
fill out the company’s application form and attach the external docs they
require you to. 

To avoid formatting issues, refrain from copying things directly from the resume
into the digital application form. Instead, take your time to answer each
question formally and thoughtfully, shaping the answers to reflect the company’s
needs. 


FOLLOW-UP ON THE APPLICATION 



After applying for a job, be prepared that HR and hiring managers may need a bit
more time to review every application and resume. It’s only normal to feel
tempted to follow up as soon as possible after submitting your application; wait
at least for about two weeks before calling or reaching out to check your
application’s status. 

For starters, this gives the managers more than enough time to sort out each
candidate, making you come off like a true professional. 

So, wait for around two weeks and submit a simple follow-up letter to the hiring
manager if you have their address. If not, you can always call the company
directly and ask for the designated hiring manager.


EXTRA TIPS FOR APPLYING FOR JOBS

Before you apply, here are a couple of extra tips that can help you in achieving
your ultimate goal.

 * Give your social channels a thorough review. Make sure that your privacy
   settings are set in a way that anything that’s publicly visible is also
   professional or appropriate.
 * Opt for personalizing your connections and communications and standing out as
   a candidate by connecting with hiring managers through professional networks
   or even social media.
 * Reach out to employees as well. Make sure to connect with them to learn about
   the work environment, the work and business cultures to get a better feel of
   what’s it like there. 


APPLY THE RIGHT WAY

With these tips, you will leave the right impression and get one step closer to
getting the job you want. Until then, you can also consider other options like
volunteering.

That being said, if you want to learn more about our cause, reach out to us and
help us give back to the community.

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 * Email: info@habitatbroward.org

 * Hours Monday – Friday
   9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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   Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

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