- StepStep 1
Make sure you are a match. Ask yourself the following questions:
Search1. Is this the right job for me?
Search2. Do I have all the required skills they are looking for?
Search3. Do I have the experience they require (if any)?
Search4. Am I qualified for the job?
Search5. Would I want to live or work in that area / country?
Search6. Am I within commutable distance of this job?
Search- StepStep 2
Prepare and customize your resume and cover letter
Search1. For those who need to develop their resume from scratch
Search2. More information on how to create your CV
Search3. Double check capitalization, punctuation and grammar
Search4. Check if your contact details are updated, correct and neatly written
Search5. Proofread everything before submitting your application
Search- StepStep 3
Submit your application
Search1. Make sure you sent it to the correct email address
Search2. Use a professional subject line and email address
Search- StepStep 4
Wait for their response or call
Search- StepStep 5
Follow-up
Search1. If an application deadline is listed, then follow up one week after that date
Search2. If you can’t find a deadline, send your follow-up note one week after your initial application
Search3. If the job listing states “no calls,” do not call to follow up
Search4. Respond within 24 hours to a company that contacts you
Search5. Check your spam folder settings
Search- StepStep 6
Prepare for interviews
Search
- StepStep 1
Make sure you are a match. Ask yourself the following questions:
1. Is this the right job for me?
2. Do I have all the required skills they are looking for?
3. Do I have the experience they require (if any)?
4. Am I qualified for the job?
5. Would I want to live or work in that area / country?
6. Am I within commutable distance of this job?
- StepStep 2
Prepare and customize your resume and cover letter
1. For those who need to develop their resume from scratch
2. More information on how to create your CV
3. Double check capitalization, punctuation and grammar
4. Check if your contact details are updated, correct and neatly written
5. Proofread everything before submitting your application
- StepStep 3
Submit your application
1. Make sure you sent it to the correct email address
2. Use a professional subject line and email address
- StepStep 4
Wait for their response or call
- StepStep 5
Follow-up
1. If an application deadline is listed, then follow up one week after that date
2. If you can’t find a deadline, send your follow-up note one week after your initial application
3. If the job listing states “no calls,” do not call to follow up
4. Respond within 24 hours to a company that contacts you
5. Check your spam folder settings