How to Research Companies and Jobs for Successful Applications

Read all the job roles carefully

1.Read all the job roles carefully. 2.Research the job roles. Use the company websites, LinkedIn and websites such as Prospects for generic role information. Is this role of interest to you? Why? Make notes and you can use them in your cover letter. 3.Research the companies –  a.Start with the company’s website for information. Do they seem an interesting company to work for? Why? Make notes and use that information in your cover letter. b.Next, see this tutorial on how to research a company: c.After, look on the Glassdoor website to see what kind of employer they are: Use some of that information in your cover letter. d.Then, see the RateMyPlacement website to read real reviews on placement companies. Use some of that information in your cover letter. 4.Select ONE of the job roles you feel you meet the skills they are asking for and you are interested in. 5.Highlight all the skills required for your chosen role. 6.Consider how you can evidence any of the skills required by the employer.  a.Prioritise essential skills first then desirable skills.  b.How do you evidence your skills effectively? Firstly, think about past work experience (paid or voluntary) have you shown any of those skills at work?  If so how and when? Write down your examples using the APR approach CV Guidance - Using Action + Project + Results  (Web view)      c.Secondly, did you show any of the skills required whilst studying (past and/or present study)?  Write down examples of how and when you showed those skills using the APR approach. Thirdly, have you shown any of the required skills whilst taking part in extracurricular activities (hobbies or interests)?