How Should You Apply For An Employment
Landing the perfect job can be tedious and quite frustrating. Job hunters need to be ready when searching for openings as bosses are interested in applicants who can supplement their organization. They are looking for persons who will give instant results with the aim strengthening the business’ productivity. Places to look for jobs vary. Some businesses advertise job openings in newspapers, on the radio, Television, job fairs, employment agencies, Internet by way of their own website or others, and some colleges that advertise opportunities. Networking is another method utilized by job seekers. This is where you know someone in a certain organization and ask them about vacancies.
The next step is to apply for the position. This is your chance to promote yourself to the potential employer and must therefore be done meticulously. It is very important to adhere to the instructions issued by the employer. If you are directed to apply personally do not call. If you are asked to apply online by filling in a form, do not send via facsimile. When applying in person at a big firm, call first to find out if a vacancy exists. You can also visit their reception office and ask to complete an employment application form. If it is a small company, ask to consult the manager.
The internet provides a host of services, as a matter of fact, what is not offered on the internet these days? There are many websites that enable you to upload your curriculum vitae. When you do this, you are able to browse for vacancies that grab your attention and send your application. Some businesses host their own website allowing you to apply directly to the company. If you are applying by email, make sure that it is professional like you were posting the employment application. It is crucial to proofread your email before you send it to the employer. Be exact and make ensure you include your signature, full name and contact details. Also be sure to include the title of the position that you are applying for in the subject line.
When applying by mail or fax, tailor your application to catch your employer’s interest. Consider what you want to communicate and say why you stand out from all other applicants. Emphasize your most remarkable achievements and capabilities that suit the position you are applying for. Every cover letter should be customized to suit the prerequisites of the position. Likewise, your resume should be adapted to fit the opening. Use your curriculum vitae to create an impression that matches your anticipated earnings and the position.
Many firms use application forms to get essential details from applicants. Always adhere to the instructions when filling out forms and provide only relevant information. Complete the form neatly and avoid leaving any sections blank. Be honest with your responses and avoid stating specific salary preferences. Always proofread the finished form before submitting it.
English Grammar – Action Verbs
An action verb says what the subject of the sentence is doing. They are capable of conveying emotion beyond the literal meaning of the word. The impact of an action verb is determined by the meaning and the purpose contained within the word. Using action verbs effectively results in improved communication and writing abilities.
Action verbs are categorized as regular verbs or irregular verbs. A regular verb is any verb that forms its main parts by adding alphabets to it based on which letter ends the original verb. For example, words ending with:
- E, just add D – [taste – tasted, devise – devised]
- Y, change Y to ED – [party – partied, carry – carried]
- C, add KED – [panic – panicked]
- P, G or M, double the consonant – [hop – hopped, beg – begged, ram – rammed]
One area in which action verbs play a crucial role is the writing of cover letters and resumes because the use of action verbs highlights accomplishments. They make statements more to the point and are usually more persuasive.
Irregular verbs do not follow the same rules or patterns as regular verbs. Some don’t change, some change entirely while others change the letters in the centre, thus the word irregular. Examples of irregular verbs and their changed structure are:
- Beat – beat
- Arise – arose
- Buy – bought
- Do – did
WRITING TIPS
Writing can be exciting but it can also be hard work and there are specific rules to abide by to make your writing effective.
- Recognize what you are writing about or what you want to communicate. This gives an awareness of objective and will keep you attentive when writing.
- Regardless of what the subject, try to answer all the questions that your reader might want answered. Provide the who, what, when, where, how and why. Consider your reader’s potential questions which will assist in structuring your writing.
- Write plainly and precisely, considering the reader. customize your writing to suit the reader’s needs. Also avoid long sentences and paragraphs. Be to the point!
- Make use of paragraphs, bulleted points and sub-headings where necessary. By doing this, you are offering your reader with a map and they will better comprehend what you are trying to communicate.
- Always explore about what you are writing. No matter how much you know there is always something new to learn and you want to communicate as much information as possible to your readers.
- Mind your grammar and spelling. Make use of strong nouns and verbs. Employ strong adjectives instead of weak ones complemented by the word ‘very’.
- Focus on the subject you are writing and avoid diverging to other subjects. This will cause your readers to question what you are really writing about.
- Always reread your writing. Read it aloud. Wherever you find errors rewrite it and read reread until you are comfortable.
Revision Tips
For millions of students throughout the UK the beginning of the year sees the start of the exam season that will lead up to the final exams taking place in the summer.
Northampton College have kindly provided these handy revision tips for students
1. Prepare your area of work to make sure you have everything you need, such as snacks and drinks so you do not have an excuse to keep stopping your revision.
2. Think positively, decide what it is you want to achieve within the first ten minutes of your revision and concentrate on achieving this. After the first ten minutes of revision reward yourself with a ten minute break. Stick to this rule, gradually increasing the time you revise for and reduce the length of your break.
3. During your break, leave your work area completely. During this time you should relax and give your brain a rest. When you return to revising try to keep all distractions away from your work area, such as having the TV turned off.
4. Be well prepared, organise your revision timetable alongside your exams.
5. Cover several subject areas starting with the subjects you don’t enjoy so you avoid skipping them altogether.
6. Spend time answering questions from previous exam papers.
7. The night before the exam check to make sure you have everything you need and check what will be supplied for you by the School or College
8. Make sure you don’t have two exams at the same time!
9. Don’t try to cram in revision the night before.
10. In the exam room, focus on what you need to do, you could also take some sugary sweets to help boost your energy.
11. Read all the instructions and questions very carefully and allocate time according to the mark given. If one question carries 40 marks and the other 20 marks, allocate twice as long to the 40 mark question than the lees important 20 mark question.
12. If you run out of time then don’t panic, you can still be awarded points by writing notes on how you would have answered the question.
13. Once the exam is over, don’t worry there is nothing you can do now, look to the next exam and keep positive!
To all of you revising for A levels in Northampton or anywhere else in the country, good luck!