Online job applications
12. Online job applications
If you are completing an online application it
is always advisable to copy it into a word processing package which
will enable you to work on it, spell check it, print it out and
read it thoroughly before submitting the original.
Some electronic applications are automatically
scanned for key selection criteria. To help them to get through
this initial stage you must make sure that you use the appropriate
words from the job description. For example it if states that
excellent communication skills are essential, make sure that you
use 'communication skills' in your application.
Some electronic applications do not allow you
to save what you have done and return to it. Others may time you
out.
Advantages
- All applications look the same. This means
the employer does not have to deal with different fonts, paper
size, layout etc.
- Applications always arrive in perfect
condition. Not squashed or creased in the post.
- You don't have to worry about your
handwriting.
- Online applications usually do not allow you
to leave blanks. Therefore it is difficult to miss out important
information.
Disadvantages
- You need access to a computer.
- You need to be able to use a computer.
- You can get lazy with spell check or forget
it altogether.
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