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Getting An Interview
Securing
an interview for the job that you want isn’t as difficult as it may
first seem. Sometimes you can secure an interview by simply making a
phone call. There are many ways that people go about trying to get an
interview. The methods of achieving one vary by company. It is best to
know what the company’s application process is before taking your first
step.
Generally, when a company
is recruiting they post an ad in a local and \ or national newspaper or
nowadays via an online job web site. Details of how to apply are
usually included in the ad. You don’t want to email your CV to a
company that has requested a hand written covering letter. You don’t
want to hand deliver your CV to a company that has requested email
contact in the first instance. Ignoring their initial contacting
requirements will guarantee that you will not get an interview because
you have already proven that you cannot follow simple
instructions.
On occasions you may be
lucky enough to get a ‘tip off’ from someone before a vacancy has been
advertised. In this case it may be a good idea to ask the person to
give the employer your CV and cover letter. This is only possible if
the person actually works for the company, if not call about the
position yourself and ask what the application procedure is.
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