Students either fit into one of two categories. Either they tailor each application to each job, applying to a few roles, but well, or make numerous applications to hundreds of positions. Which student do you think has more success? From reading numerous articles, I am going to outline the main reasons why employers reject applications. If you can think of ways to combat these, you will one step closer to getting your dream job, or at least a job!
- The main reason employers reject application is that it is obviously not bespoke. Read through your application. If you can replace the employer’s name with another company and it still makes sense, it is not a CV that has been created for that company. My advice would be find five unique reasons why you want to work for that company. This links to the next fore-paw, lack of research.
- Lack of research is one of the primary reasons a job application is rejected. How are you supposed to know about the company or the role you are applying to without doing any research? My advice would be to look beyond the company’s website. Have you read the company’s reports? Have they been in the news recently? Who are their competitors? Have there been any developments in the field? This will show companies that you have a real interest in their company?
- Cun ypu rord thos? Yes you can… but is it right? Employers say that their pet hate is applicants’ poor spelling and grammar. With some employers, this will mean your application is automatically rejected. Other companies will have limits on the number of errors allowed in an application. I would advise printing off your application and reading it or send it to a friend or family member to read! Imagine the reason you didn't get a job is because you made a spelling error!
- Applying for a role that you are not qualified for. But I have a degree! I hear you cry. So? So do lots of other graduates. Some graduates want to be at the top straight away and do not apply to entry level positions. Read the job description. If you don’t have the relevant skills and/or experience don’t apply. You are wasting your time and the recruiters.
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