Compiling A Standout Written Job Application-Cover Note + Cv

Get in front of the interviewer to make your case in person by putting together a compelling written job application

What you'll learn

Prepare your thoughts and develop the most compelling content for your resume and for job interviews

Compose a powerful resume and a high-impact, targeted cover note

Troubleshoot the recruitment process when you fall short of your goal

Review CV and cover note templates and examples to get you in front of a hiring manager asap

Gain insight to the most effective CV formatting

Requirements

Anyone with career goals in the corporate sector who is enthusiastic about getting a great new job

Description

The goal of sending out a written job application is simple - to secure you an interview with the hiring manager. This section of the JobWinner course covers the initial stages of the job application process - sending a stand-out written application (CV + cover note) designed to match a job advertisement and get you to the next stage.Many will tell you to develop a resume and cover letter with pretty colours and nice formatting to catch the reader's eye - and may even suggest outsourcing this early stage of the process to a third party. Good formatting and nice colours are not unimportant but, for positions requiring depth of functional experience, hiring managers are looking for content, content, content to match their job vacancy. You, therefore, cannot outsource the content creation of your CV and cover note to anyone else! Don't take shortcuts with anything as precious as your career.You are the only individual who knows your career history in depth, and you are the only individual who can recall your relevant achievements to match the position requirements with the greatest impact. Essentially, you are the only one who can sell YOU effectively. So, you need to know how to do that in written form like a pro.When you discover a new position, the chances are, it is highly sought after and you will have serious competition. So, if you believe you have the relevant experience, you cannot leave anything to chance. Learn how to make the best job application possible, so that your CV gets to the top of the pile and secures you a coveted spot in the next stage …the Interview. But, for now, let's focus on writing a compelling job application. Let's get started!

Overview

Section 1: How to Compile a successful job application (CV + cover note)

Lecture 1 Introduction to JobWinner Course

Lecture 2 Preparing thoughts and content for a standout resume, cover note and interviews

Lecture 3 Producing a powerful CV (includes CV formatting)

Lecture 4 Submitting written job applications with high-impact cover note

Lecture 5 EXTRA CONTENT - Troubleshooting when you fall short of your goal

Business Professionals seeking new employment,Business Professionals wanting to progress to the next level in their career,Business Professionals desiring a salary increase,Business Professionals wanting to escape from a bad employment situation,Business Professionals wanting to overcome the challenges they're facing to secure a great new job