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Application Tips

9/3/2020

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by Chandra Drevjany, Principal and Co-Founder of eLoft Careers ​​​
Follow these application tips to support a successful job search.
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  • Referral by an existing employee
    • A referral by an existing employee will be the most effective way to get your resume noticed!
    • After applying to a job following the method outlined in the job ad (e.g. email, online), check your networks!
    • Many companies have referral bonuses to incent employees
    • Referrals by internal employees are more likely to be called for an interview over applicants who apply ‘cold’

  • Online (e.g. Job Board or Company Website)
    • Typically go into a database or resume scanning technology like an ATS (Applicant Tracking System)
    • Keywords are paramount; minimize bolding, special bullets, characters and graphics
    • Keep pertinent details (i.e. contact information) out of the header/footer
    • Follow formatting and application instructions precisely!

  • Email
    • Follow the instructions in the job ad
    • Assume it will be uploaded/scanned into an ATS
    • Create one document that includes your cover letter as page one and your resume on the following page(s)
    • Include a short introduction email OR paste your cover letter into the body of the email

  • Hand Delivery (In Person)
    • Print your cover letter and resume on high quality paper and enclose in a letter size envelope
    • When possible, address the envelope to a specific person and ask for them directly
    • Dress to impress!
    • Be prepared for an impromptu interview!

  • Regular (Snail) Mail
    • Less and less common in our digital world
    • If the job ad advises to apply via regular mail then it is acceptable to do so (otherwise apply via email)
    • To beat the competition and track delivery, consider paying for an express delivery option
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