After College

10 Ways You Can Stand Out On A Job Application

Applying for a job is very stressful, especially if it is your first job! Sometimes,we just don’t feel like we don’t have what it takes to get the job or to gain the interest of the hiring manager. here are a couple of helpful and useful tips to make your job application stand out and provide certainty of getting the job.

1. Get involved with a lot of different things!

It is absolutely a plus if you get yourself involved with different clubs, sports, and organizations. it can even be better to get involved with community service. This can help because it shows the employer you are a diverse individual and that you are willing to go out of your way and help people!

2. Have a resumé in hand!

You should always carry multiple copies of your resumé when applying for jobs. Some jobs might not always require them, but there are never jobs who reject them. If you aren’t the best with interviews, your resumé might just save you and gain you a job.

3. Be honest.

Don’t lie on your job application, it won’t be so good. Be honest, and show your true self. Do not lie about past jobs if they never existed. Do not lie about your education or experiences. Remember, karma exists.

4. Always check your spelling and grammar!

Don’t turn in a job application without proof reading it. Read it at least once or twice. Make sure you do not use words that don’t exist and do not use any form of slang. It doesn’t look good showing your potential employer that you don’t tale pride in your application.

5. Make sure you include notable references!

Yes, it is okay to include a family member but include outside people that are reliable and them themselves have good job experiences. Make sure these are people you can trust will put a good word in for you.

6. If you know someone who works in the same company that you are applying to, include them!

You’d be surprised as to how many employers enjoy to see that current employers are bringing in new, potential employees. Especially if the person you know is a real reliable individual, it’s a plus!

7. Add some of your personality to it!

It adds flavor to the job application! Don’t be super dull or completely professional on the application, leave that for the interview. Show your true colors and act like a human, not a robot!

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8. Keep it short.

Your resumé does the job of explaining all of your experience in depth. For your job application, just let it briefly state what experience you have and the kind of individual you are.

9. Explain why you want this job!

Remember, you are applying to this specific job so the employer wants to know why they should hire you for this job. Show them what drives you and how you will perform this job and its tasks. Sell them the idea that if they hire you, they are making the right choice.

10. If you know multiple languages, tell them!

Today, most of America is made up many diverse group of people. Employers want to make sure all of their customers fell welcomed and feel comfortable. Having employees who speak different languages is very beneficial to the work place.

Did you find those tips to stand out on a job application useful? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Brittney Cordeiro

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