--- {"type":"list","title":"Job Application Checklist","listId":4609,"canonicalUrl":"https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist","visibleItemTotal":30,"creator":{"id":"rizahope","name":"Riza Hope Molo","url":"https://listium.com/@rizahope"},"stats":{"views":595,"likes":5},"category":"careers / job search","publishedAt":"2016-12-02T15:33:19.769Z","updatedAt":"2016-12-02T15:33:19.769Z","fields":[{"id":0,"name":"Item","type":"PrimaryText"},{"id":3,"name":"Notes and Thoughts","type":"Text","format":"long"},{"id":5,"name":"Link","type":"URL"},{"id":2,"name":"Done","type":"Symbols","format":"checkbox"},{"id":6,"name":"Google","type":"Calculated","format":"search_link"}]} --- # Job Application Checklist By [Riza Hope Molo (@rizahope)](https://listium.com/@rizahope) 595 views · 5 likes Published 2 December 2016 · Updated 2 December 2016 Category: careers / job search Job application checklist ideal for fresh graduates looking to get their career started ## Items ### 1. [Make sure you are a match. Ask yourself the following questions:](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/0/make-sure-you-are-a-match-ask-yourself-the-following-questions) Item ID: `0` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Make+sure+you+are+a+match+Ask+yourself+the+following+questions+) ### 2. [1. Is this the right job for me?](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/1/1-is-this-the-right-job-for-me) Item ID: `1` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%201+Is+this+the+right+job+for+me+) ### 3. [2. Do I have all the required skills they are looking for?](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/2/2-do-i-have-all-the-required-skills-they-are-looking-for) Item ID: `2` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%202+Do+I+have+all+the+required+skills+they+are+looking+for+) ### 4. [3. Do I have the experience they require (if any)?](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/3/3-do-i-have-the-experience-they-require-if-any) Item ID: `3` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%203+Do+I+have+the+experience+they+require+if+any+) ### 5. [4. Am I qualified for the job?](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/4/4-am-i-qualified-for-the-job) Item ID: `4` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%204+Am+I+qualified+for+the+job+) ### 6. [5. Would I want to live or work in that area / country?](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/5/5-would-i-want-to-live-or-work-in-that-area--country) Item ID: `5` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%205+Would+I+want+to+live+or+work+in+that+area+country+) ### 7. [6. Am I within commutable distance of this job?](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/6/6-am-i-within-commutable-distance-of-this-job) Item ID: `6` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%206+Am+I+within+commutable+distance+of+this+job+) ### 8. [Prepare and customize your resume and cover letter](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/8/prepare-and-customize-your-resume-and-cover-letter) Item ID: `8` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Prepare+and+customize+your+resume+and+cover+letter) ### 9. [1. For those who need to develop their resume from scratch](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/9/1-for-those-who-need-to-develop-their-resume-from-scratch) Item ID: `9` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: [http://www.best-job-interview.com/free-resume-samples.html](http://www.best-job-interview.com/free-resume-samples.html) - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%201+For+those+who+need+to+develop+their+resume+from+scratch) ### 10. [2. More information on how to create your CV](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/10/2-more-information-on-how-to-create-your-cv) Item ID: `10` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: [http://www.best-job-interview.com/sample-cover-letters.html](http://www.best-job-interview.com/sample-cover-letters.html) - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%202+More+information+on+how+to+create+your+CV) ### 11. [3. Double check capitalization, punctuation and grammar](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/11/3-double-check-capitalization-punctuation-and-grammar) Item ID: `11` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%203+Double+check+capitalization+punctuation+and+grammar) ### 12. [4. Check if your contact details are updated, correct and neatly written](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/12/4-check-if-your-contact-details-are-updated-correct-and-neatly-written) Item ID: `12` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%204+Check+if+your+contact+details+are+updated+correct+and+neatly+written) ### 13. [5. Proofread everything before submitting your application](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/13/5-proofread-everything-before-submitting-your-application) Item ID: `13` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%205+Proofread+everything+before+submitting+your+application) ### 14. [Submit your application](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/14/submit-your-application) Item ID: `14` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Submit+your+application) ### 15. [1. Make sure you sent it to the correct email address](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/15/1-make-sure-you-sent-it-to-the-correct-email-address) Item ID: `15` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%201+Make+sure+you+sent+it+to+the+correct+email+address) ### 16. [2. Use a professional subject line and email address](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/16/2-use-a-professional-subject-line-and-email-address) Item ID: `16` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%202+Use+a+professional+subject+line+and+email+address) ### 17. [Wait for their response or call](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/17/wait-for-their-response-or-call) Item ID: `17` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Wait+for+their+response+or+call) ### 18. [Follow-up](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/18/follow-up) Item ID: `18` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Follow+up) ### 19. [1. If an application deadline is listed, then follow up one week after that date](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/19/1-if-an-application-deadline-is-listed-then-follow-up-one-week-after-that-date) Item ID: `19` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%201+If+an+application+deadline+is+listed+then+follow+up+one+week+after+that+date) ### 20. [2. If you can’t find a deadline, send your follow-up note one week after your initial application](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/20/2-if-you-cant-find-a-deadline-send-your-follow-up-note-one-week-after-your-initial-application) Item ID: `20` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%202+If+you+can+t+find+a+deadline+send+your+follow+up+note+one+week+after+your+initial+application) ### 21. [3. If the job listing states “no calls,” do not call to follow up](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/21/3-if-the-job-listing-states-no-calls-do-not-call-to-follow-up) Item ID: `21` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%203+If+the+job+listing+states+no+calls+do+not+call+to+follow+up) ### 22. [4. Respond within 24 hours to a company that contacts you](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/22/4-respond-within-24-hours-to-a-company-that-contacts-you) Item ID: `22` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%204+Respond+within+24+hours+to+a+company+that+contacts+you) ### 23. [5. Check your spam folder settings](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/23/5-check-your-spam-folder-settings) Item ID: `23` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%205+Check+your+spam+folder+settings) ### 24. [Prepare for interviews](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/24/prepare-for-interviews) Item ID: `24` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Prepare+for+interviews) ### 25. [1. Get used to answering questions that you are going to be asked in your interview](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/25/1-get-used-to-answering-questions-that-you-are-going-to-be-asked-in-your-interview) Item ID: `25` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%201+Get+used+to+answering+questions+that+you+are+going+to+be+asked+in+your+interview) ### 26. [2. Come to the interview on time, prepared and ready](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/26/2-come-to-the-interview-on-time-prepared-and-ready) Item ID: `26` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%202+Come+to+the+interview+on+time+prepared+and+ready) ### 27. [Prepare to negotiate and/or accept an offer](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/27/prepare-to-negotiate-andor-accept-an-offer) Item ID: `27` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Prepare+to+negotiate+and+or+accept+an+offer) ### 28. [1. Be ready to negotiate salaries or get into the position to accept an offer](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/28/1-be-ready-to-negotiate-salaries-or-get-into-the-position-to-accept-an-offer) Item ID: `28` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: [http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2014/06/26/how-to-negotiate-your-salary-once-you-have-the-job-offer/](http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2014/06/26/how-to-negotiate-your-salary-once-you-have-the-job-offer/) - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%201+Be+ready+to+negotiate+salaries+or+get+into+the+position+to+accept+an+offer) ### 29. [Learn about being successful in the workplace](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/29/learn-about-being-successful-in-the-workplace) Item ID: `29` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Learn+about+being+successful+in+the+workplace) ### 30. [1. Discover tricks and tips of the trade, and get comfortable in your new work environment](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4609/job-application-checklist/30/1-discover-tricks-and-tips-of-the-trade-and-get-comfortable-in-your-new-work-environment) Item ID: `30` - Notes and Thoughts: - - Link: - - Done: false - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%201+Discover+tricks+and+tips+of+the+trade+and+get+comfortable+in+your+new+work+environment)