Friday 28 September 2012

Career Services- Application Forms

Application Forms and Personal Statements

Dreading completing application form?
No time to write a Personal Statement?   We have the solution!
Recruiters and employers are turning to application forms and personal statements more and more frequently to collect information on, screen and select candidates.  We appreciate that the process of writing a personal statement or completing application forms - and answering often tricky questions perfectly – takes time and patience.
If you do not have the time or are uncertain what to include, then we offer a solution.
The following is an extract from an application form answer that demonstrates a huge range of skill, experience, knowledge, initiative, drive and enthusiasm (highlighted) that relates directly to the question and required competencies.   
Describe how your experience,
qualifications, key competencies and
experience match the role of HR Manager

_________________________________________________________________ 
        I am very interested in the position of HR Manager, as the role relates directly to my qualifications, employee resourcing experience and career intentions within the challenging, yet stimulating field of human resources management .

        Presently in the Final year of my MSc in HR Management, I have built upon a wealth of practical experience to gain a deeper technical knowledge of strategic HRM - including employee relations, business and employment law, employee resourcing and development, and the rules, regulations and ethics that govern HRM.  My BA (Hons) Business Studies placement took place in the Middle East, and this provided a perfect opportunity to work and socialise with people from multi-ethnic backgrounds. 

        During my degrees, I have valued being able to further develop the analytical thinking, problems solving, organisational planning, communication, presentational and IT skills I harnessed during my career

        Since joining the University of ……. as an Administrator, I have enjoyed a progressively successful career.  Commencing as a Careers Assistant, I provided a first point of contact, support and advice to tutors and students visiting the Careers Centre.  Within twelve-months I was promoted to Recruitment & Admissions Assistant, a role that involved organising opening days, welcoming new students, administering admissions and acting as a point of reference for both students and lecturers. In 2004, I was promoted to Events Organiser - responsible for interviewing students and staff, planning and managing events and delivering presentations.  Central to this role has been the ability to work across organisational boundaries, provide solutions to students’ needs, prioritise work plans and adapt flexibly to changing demands. 

        Earlier in my career as Business Centre Manager with a recruitment agency, I helped to promote and provide administrative services to corporate and SME clients.  As Manager of Special Projects with … Airlines, I established admin systems, and designed and implemented job descriptions for 55 multi-discipline staff.  During my time with the airline, I particularly enjoyed my role as Station Manager as, in addition to establishing, resourcing and managing the office, I recruited and provided leadership to a multi-discipline team, and recruited and trained 40 reservations, accountants, sales, marketing, admin and airport ground staff
                                                                                                                                  
        In addition to my studies and work experience, I can offer a wealth of experienced gained during worldwide travels.  My ability to speak and write English fluently, combined with a fair understanding of Arabic, has proved a tremendous asset during my travels when communicating with people from different countries.

        In conclusion, I am confident that  … …. make a very positive contribution to …
          __________________________________________________________________

Reading the above, you will notice that every line conveys the applicant´s skill, and `can do´ positive attitude. There is huge competition in the job market today, and recruiters have to sift through large numbers of application forms for each position. A perfectly produced application form will make sure you are positioned at the top of the pile.

What we offer
Before writing your application answers, we will:
·       Review your CV Resume and any other information you provide
·       Read the job advert,  job description and person specification to identify required skills
·       Research both the company and the industry

How do we ensure your success?  We will:
·       Ensure your application form answers are error-free, clear and easy to read.
·       Communicate your value - your hard and soft skills, experience and achievements
·       Include all the key words related to the position
·       Present you in a positive, confident, credible and professional light
·       Include information that you can substantiate at interview
For a no obligation quote for completing your application form question(s) or writing a l statement, email your CV Resume, details of the job, the question(s) and number of words allocated for each question / the personal statement -  and a Consultant will contact you.
As a guide the fees are :  
100 word question is     25.00
200 word question is     45.00
400 word question is     80.00
450 word question is     90.00
A4 Personal Statement 140.00            
Minimum order £80.00.  Orders over 200.00 receive a 10% discount
Please note: if an application involves providing evidence of how you meet a large number of competencies, a separate fee will be quoted
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With many, many thanks,  Naila
Helga, My application form is now away.  Thank you for a great service.  I now feel my application will stand out from others.  I will be in contact regarding updating my CV as I know this will be a good investment.  Thanks again.

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