{"id":2752,"date":"2022-07-05T09:26:36","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T09:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cn7w3i4565-staging.onrocket.site\/?p=2752"},"modified":"2022-07-05T09:26:36","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T09:26:36","slug":"job-application-admin-heres-what-to-include-when-applying-for-a-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/job-application-admin-heres-what-to-include-when-applying-for-a-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Job application admin: Here’s what to include when applying for a job!"},"content":{"rendered":"

It can be tempting to create a draft job application and send it in \u2013 as is \u2013 to all job adverts you see on job boards, but the repercussions of that quick and careless application can be widespread. The importance of a properly put-together job application is vastly underrated.<\/p>\n

First impressions always last, and you definitely want your application to fall into the better category when it\u2019s make-or-break time, and the decision has to be made between shortlisted candidates and CV\u2019s that get chucked in the bin.<\/p>\n

Did you know that some CV\u2019s get thrown out because they resemble bibliographies? So, just how much detail about yourself should you be sharing when applying for a job?\u00a0 Which documents need to accompany your CV when applying for a vacant position? Adzuna<\/a> shares some insights!<\/p>\n

Job application checklist<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s what to include in your application:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your CV<\/h4>\n

Forgetting to attach your CV to an email job application seems silly, but it happens all the time. There\u2019s nothing that can leave your \u201cexcellent eye for detail\u201d disputed quite like this can. Title your CV appropriately as well, titling it something like John Doe applying for Sales Manager at XYZ Holdings<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Cover letter
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Not all companies request a cover letter to accompany a job application.\u00a0 But there are some companies who want and need to see this with all serious applicants for vacant positions. In your cover letter\u2019s subject line, remember to add your name and surname, which position you\u2019re applying for, and at which company you\u2019re applying for a job. If the job advertisement has a specific reference number that should be used in applications, use that instead. Prospective employers are counting on the fact that serious applicants will adhere to special instructions, and failing to do so could easily see your application being chucked in the bin.<\/p>\n

A sample portfolio (if applicable)<\/h4>\n

Some companies want to see a portfolio of previous work that a candidate has done. Depending on the industry you\u2019re in, there might be various sizes and formats with which the portfolio has to be created. And there might also be a few different samples you\u2019ll need to submit. Remember that if you\u2019re required to submit a portfolio, quality almost always trumps quality, so only include the samples of work that you\u2019re most proud of.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s what not to send along with <\/em>your job application:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Proof of qualifications<\/h4>\n

Unless the recruiter has any reason to suspect that you might be lying on your CV, they have enough proof of your educational background, and copies of your qualifications will only be requested if and when you\u2019re shortlisted for the position.<\/p>\n

Academic results<\/h4>\n

Unless you\u2019re applying for your first job, it\u2019s not necessary to include your matric or university marks in your CV. Sure, recruiters welcome the idea of matriculants attaching their reports to their CV\u2019s, but if you\u2019ve been in the workforce for a year or longer, your academic results aren\u2019t relevant anymore.<\/p>\n

References from previous employers<\/h4>\n

Clients, mentors, and former employers might have had something to say about you and your abilities. But you do not have to include it in your CV. This information can be added to your portfolio, as long as it is presented in a neat and attractive manner.<\/p>\n

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Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n

Applying for a job?, Keep in mind that the most important thing to do is to follow the ad\u2019s specifics down to a Tee. You can include and attach all the documents in the world. But not adhering to an HR manager or recruiter\u2019s specific requests can leave your CV overlooked because you neglected to follow the simple instructions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It can be tempting to create a draft job application and send it in \u2013 as is \u2013 to all job adverts you see on job boards, but the repercussions of that quick and careless application can be widespread. The importance of a properly put-together job application is vastly underrated. First impressions always last, and Continued \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":2620,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[231,109,286],"tags":[471],"class_list":["post-2752","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cover-letter","category-cv","category-job-search","tag-featured"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2752","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2752"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2752\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2620"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}