Secrets to writing an effective job application

Resume is one of the first factors that help young people succeed in conquering employers in today's era.

Below are some tips for writing a job application that are highly appreciated by many employers that you can refer to.

A resume is one of the first impressions on employers. (Illustration photo)

Write all information clearly and completely

When writing a resume, you must clearly write all the information that the employer requires. Be careful not to abbreviate, because this makes the employer think that you are careless, do not respect the reader, and do not pay attention to the job you are applying for.

Name and contact information

In the first section of your CV, write your full name and email address. Although your phone number and address are optional, it is recommended that you include them for a more complete personal profile.

Introduction

This is the part where you just need to summarize in two or three sentences your qualifications and achievements at your previous job position (or during your studies if you are a recent graduate).

Place of work

This is where you should list your past jobs. Since this section is of great interest to employers, it should be in the top half of the first page – visible without scrolling down.

Your work history should be written in chronological order (most recent first) and include job titles, company names, and dates (you can choose to just include the year or month and year you started and ended each job). Use bullet points to highlight the jobs you’ve held on your online resume.

Skill

This is the next important part of your online resume. You can list your top skills that are relevant to the job you are applying for and even put them under a few headings/categories if you think they are important to the industry you are applying for.

Some people may only need 3 to 10 skills but others may put 20. This depends on how long you have been working and the field of work you are doing.

But be careful, you should only include things that are directly related to the job, not a list of useless skills.

Education

Simply include the name of your school(s), your major, and your graduation date. If it's been a while since you graduated, leave out the date. You can also include your GPA here, if it's something that would impress an employer.

Community participation

If you do any volunteer work or community service, this should be included in your online resume. You can list the location, dates, and your contribution/work.

Awards/Achievements

You should list all your awards and achievements on your CV to make a good impression on the employer.

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