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Answer» Ok guys ive beening browseing the net looking for work ..... and i have applied for a few jobs so far , but because i havent got any formal qulafactions i cant type up a C.v so im stuffed there .... can you guys take a look at what im going to send to the tach guys as a statement sort of thing requesting a interview... thanks all anything you think i need to change or add please please say?! Dear recruitment Dear recruitment? What happened to Dear Sirs or Dear Mr Somebody or dear Miss Jackson? I want to apply... You don't want to, that's what you're doing. So you could/should begin with "I hereby apply for employment with your company" or, IMHO, even better "I wish to be considered for employment within your company." This does not specify which job, you just want to be considered for employment within the organization. Next could come a concise but factual description of yourself. Nowhere in your application do you give any details of any personal circumstances, not even your age, where you currently live and for how long you've lived there, or any prior/current employment experience, domestic status, sports/recreational involvement etc. Now comes the unfortunate bit about not having any qualifications.... Try this.. "Unfortunately, due to family circumstances, I had to abandon formal education in (put the month and year here) without any formal qualification. Since then I have concentrated on personal computers, both hardware and software, and have gained a reputation among friends as a Mr Fixit whenever they have experienced problems. I have signed up for evening studies in computer related subjects and intend to pursue these studies in order to gain some qualification." working with computers means more to me than anything in life Don't ever dare to put this in any application, never ever. Your application may be received by a doting mother who reads that you have a beautiful daughter whom you would put into second place to a hard-drive+processor+a-few-wires. You didn't mean that so don't say it. if i was to receive a email back with a interview it would boast my moral and help me pursue a small part of my dream . You have not defined your 'dream'. And why use the word dream, it might tend to indicate that you are a dreamer rather than being able to apply cool calm logic to every problem. It is not the job advertiser's intention to boost your morale. How about: "My long-term intention is to be a valued member of a problem solving team such as exists within your company. I believe I have much to offer as a knowledgeable and loyal employee. I look forward to receiving your response as soon as possible." As to the short list of your abilities. You have demoted them to being a ps whereas if you want to promote your abilities you should be emphasizing them. However, in the context of the job application, I don't think you should include such specifics. Why? In the hardware abilities list I know of 14-year-olds who are doing these things every week just for the fun of it. In the software list #1 stretches the imagination just a little, as does #5. You should leave the abilities description until the Q&A part of a face-to-face interview. After all that I still believe that you need professional assistance in preparing your application. All the best. Truthfully, I also have to agree with Dusty on this one. Currently working at McDonald's I'm sure you'd have more job experience than me. Though I believe that the purpose of a job application form is not to conduct the interview by mail. You seem to be doing this in some ways, especially in stating your abilities. You are trying to persuade the application's reader that you are a person that is worth interviewing and has potential to contribute to the business, usually moreso than other people. At the interview itself you will probably reinforce this and be asked of your specific skills. Although you can exaggerate to an extent, you should not make false claims that can not possibly be true. Just prove that you have potential, you shouldn't really be focusing on whatever 'flaws' you may have in the area. Take Dusty's points into account, I'm sure he'd be inclined to help you in more areas, but none of us are going to write this for you word for word. Again, I'm no job interviewee expert and Dusty has covered this all much more thoroughly. Best of luck.Sorry to be negative, but I agree with the above points. If you want some help with your application, I'll give you a hand with it. You really need a CV as well, and some references.The way i was taught to do a CV - This is just an example Curriculum Vitae Contact Details NameYour Name here Address Your address here Academic Qualifications You must have some quifications.. Any thing heath and safty certificate ( you can twist it to make it look relevant ) Employment History June 2004-present day Elvet Bridge Durham City As an undergraduate student I undertook regular weekend and (seasonal) full-time work in a busy local café to supplement my income and keep a tangible link with the ‘real’ world. Working at O’Brien’s taught me the importance of customer service and gave me a strong sense of personal responsibility. It also taught me the intrinsic value of working hard, and the necessity for co-operation within any team or business structure. I also have been working as a part time supervisor for the past two years, which required that I be able to manage staff and stock, and was responsible for avoiding shortages of either. This taught me to resolve conflicts in the workplace and to take on increased duties, as well as to work unsupervised. Personal Statement I chose to study law because I enjoy work that is intellectually stimulating and requires attention to detail, and because it offered the opportunity to work in a field that would benefit society. I bring commitment and enthusiasm to any work I undertake, and have good communication skills, coupled with a creative, inquisitive mind and a hard working nature, as well as years of customer service experience. Hobbies and Interests - This is your section !! you want to go wild here explaining every thing you can do, you can monitor a network you here out on a local website with very challenging problems etc I enjoy reading and writing, and currently write for Durham 21, an award winning student website. I am a member of the Law Society at Durham, and of the Durham Union Society, which allows me to take part in debates and attend lectures. Other hobbies include languages, English, spanish, French, German, Afrikaans, Bulgrian, Dutch and Finnish. Keeping aware of developments in intellectual property law, as well as legal developments generally has always been important to me, and I take a keen interest in current events, especially politics and economics on a national and global scale. I also enjoy creating and completing cryptic crosswords. I am currently learning computer programming and revising my numeracy skills. References Dude, You need to apply online to the Tech Guys. Click on the careers tab on their site. Below is an advert for a team member - They ask for computer experience not qualifications (these can be gained anytime). Don't worry if you don't have all the skills asked for, if they think you suitable they will train you in the others. Team Member - Starting Salary between £13k - £16k plus benefits We are looking for a team to help grow the success of The TechGuys service outlet. You will need: good working knowledge of PC technology and computing operating systems; a proven track record of achievement in problem solving for customers in a highly demanding environment; to ideally have experience in a technicians role or business-to-business sales role passion for delivering a personalised and outstanding customer service; to naturally encourage a spirit of teamwork by providing additional support in all areas of the store. More importantly you need a self confidence boost. Believe in yourself or no-one else will. Give out your full CV details no matter how "poor" you may think them. As long as you can explain it away as having very little direction when you first left school until you discovered computers and now realised the direction you were now seeking. Mention your wealth of practical experience with your computers and those of family and friends. Don't forget to mention the help you give here. It is all experience that counts. Lastly try to be a little less "needy". They do not give jobs to people to give them a boost. They give jobs to people because they need someone to do the job. Instead let them know you are hardworking and looking to become a valuable and produtive part of their team helping the computer using public. ANd more lastly - don't worry if you get knocked back. It doesn't mean you weren't suitable. it means someone else had slightly more experience than you that time. You can reapply for that and other jobs Don't forget all the small computer stores around when applying. They would be a great opportunity for you to start out. Good luck. Edited: I would be lieing if i said the truth didnt hurt i lack a lot of typeing skills , spelling and that , my overall paragrath isnt to good because i belive in the long run , why would they want to higher someone like me , whjen theyu could higher someone with formal Quals .... im trying because it doesnt hurt to try ........ will i get a interview who knows .... only time will tell , thanks dusty that was a huge eye opener !!! you the man Tony - thanks for your understanding. "im trying because it doesnt hurt to try ." Real words of wisdom which I will pass on to others. Note that in Mektek's post the quoted ad calls for experience not qualifications. |
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