Your resume and cover letter form the initial impression, so ensure they’re current and accurately reflect your personal brand.
Review and amend your resume before every job application, ensure all the information are clear, up to date and relevant.
Explore a few resume templates.
Make your cover letter stand out:
Personalise your greeting by addressing the contact directly (‘Dear John’ instead of ‘To Whom It May Concern’), customize your cover letter to match the job description and employer, and ensure your contact details are current and easy to locate.
Why References Matter:
Having reliable references can make all the difference in landing your next job. Choose your references carefully and ensure that they can talk positively about your work ethics and character attributes.
Online application phase
Availability: Be mindful that industries such as hospitality prefers someone with weekend availabilities over others. Take into consideration when you are submitting your availability.
Resume and Cover: Be sure to upload all attachments in PDF format to maintain their intended layout and formatting.
Responses: Take your time when answering questions and remember to include industry specific key words.
Keep an open mind and cast your net wide when applying for jobs. Sometimes, we’ll be surprised when we discover that our dream job is not what we imaged it to be.