Hi Jessica
Do we need to include our name and address at the top of the covering letter if this is included elsewhere in the application form?
Giovanni
Hi Camilla
Couple of points
1) Echoing the above - get enough sleep! Do something to wind down before you you go to bed to ensure you also get good quality sleep.
2) Ensure you're being productive/efficient whilst working (this is linked to #1). Working for 4 hours at 100% efficiency trumps...
Hi Jessica
I have about 15 years worth of work and other relevant experiences. I won't be able to detail this on my CV the way I would on a standard application form. My question is should I focus on the most recent experience with more detail; then simply list the older work experience? Or...
Hi Jessica
For firms that recruit their trainees two years in advance am I correct in assuming the referencing will take place at the start of that period, once the offer and acceptance has taken place, rather than towards the end just before the actual training contract is about to commence...
Hi Jessica
I’m career changing so I have about 15 years worth of work and travel experience on my applications. I’ve read some horror stories about firms not being able to reference/verify information submitted and pulling their offers as a result. I have the below concerns:
1)Will firms...
Hey Jessica
I'm looking at a career change having worked in Finance for the last 15 years. I was wondering if there was anything specific I should address when explaining why I am looking to change career? I'm planning to use the below - any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
"My career...
Thanks guys
It simply asks you to describe your duties and responsibilities. I'll write a few sentences describing the role and add three key achievements for each,
I contacted the law firm in question and they confirmed flowing paragraphs trump bullet points.
Adding my two cents here. I think the key thing is not the topic you choose but how you use it to demonstrate the skills they are looking for.
You could talk about travel but link it to how it has given you an international mindset.
You could talk about sports but link it to how you set up a...
I’m a little unsure how to do this in an application form.
Should I use bullet points or flowing paragraphs? How much detail should I go into where there is no word limit? Explain the role in depth or keep the actual job description to a minimum but accompany it with a few key achievements...
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