Job application - What to do?

Good Morning Ladies,

Happy Friday

I need your help/opinions please...

I have applied for MY DREAM job. One I would absolutely 100% love to do, it is about 5 minutes drive from my home as an added bonus.

I sent in my application on Tuesday and the lady replied to my application saying they would be looking over C.Vs this week and I would hear back by Friday 14th as to whether I would progress to interview stage.

Now, I want to know from those who have been in a situation similar or those who have employed people before, what can I do to make me stand out and to prove to them how much I want this/how awesome I would be at this role without coming off too pushy?

I would even be willing to work for less money etc, that is how much I want it!

Any ideas would be hugely appreciated as I have never wanted a job so much!

TIA

Hi Parki, I have been to a few interviews recently, 1 I got but turned down & 1 I wanted but did not get. I think I over tried for the one I wanted & was more relaxed & did not mind if I got the other one, which I did.

I think it is important to do your research, find out about the company, & prepare your answers. Have a plan of what you can offer & what you want out of it. Go in positive, don't over agree, show them that you can think for yourself. At the end you could say something along the lines of this is my ideal job, & I could see myself fitting in very well & being an asset, blah blah.

I would not say I would work for less as that say "desperate" not necessary "right person".
They will have an amount they can spend on wages for the position & in a lot of companies if they don't use that amount then it is taken off their budget.

FX you get an interview & the job

I guess turning up at the work place with a plate of muffins looks a little "pushy" and "desperate" then

No help but good luck. Its always hard when you find a job you really want and know that you will kick arse at.

Yeah seeing it is a casual place you could send an email early next week telling them you are looking forward to hearing from them and you hope the recruitment process is going well (or something greasy like that!)

What i have done before, is e-mail asking for a chat with the person who would be my immediate manager to find out more about the role.

admittedly, i did this before submitting the application, but you could still try it now . . .

You get a foot in that way, and also find out some of the things they will definitely be looking for at interview.

I agree that now, it may just be best to leave it till you find out if you're getting an interview, as you don't want to appear desperate.

Did you do a cover letter? I think they are pretty key. I always address the aspects of the job description in my cover letter, so it looks like it is relevant and thought out and not just a standard application letter.

I recommend finding out everything you can about the company, and then show them you have done your research in the interview. This shows a genuine interest as well as that you are proactive and a hard worker. During your interview, you will get a chance to express how much you want the job - make sure you tell them why YOU would be perfect for the job, not why the job would be perfect for you.

Also, always have some questions that you can ask about the position, again it shows interest. And perpare for "tell me about a time where" questions, as it seems a lot of smaller companies use these a lot.

Sorry if I am telling you how to suck eggs.... I really hope you get the job. I know exactly what it's like to desperately want a particular position.

Let us know how you get on. Hugs!

Thanks for your replies ladies.... I guess I will attempt to exercise some patience and wait until next Friday....

Fingers crossed!

The best advice I can give you for interviews is
'become the answer to their prayers'

In other words make sure that you keep telling them all the great benefits they'll get from hiring you and make sure you don't go down the path of 'I like the pay, I like the hours, I like the location etc. etc.' But of course be honest too. It's just all about the spin

Also it would be good to think of some questions you want to ask them - it's better to have a few things so that it's not a one sided interview.

Probably they will ask you some questions like:
What was a challenge you encountered at work and how did you deal with it?

What do you perceive as a weakness that you have?

ETA: Oh and if at all possible try to avoid talking $$ until you have the job. But just in case they do ask you what you want to earn it would pay to go and do some research
http://www.hays.net.nz/main/default.aspx
is a great place to check on the salary range for your position. They publish a survey every year. Always helped me negotiate my pay rises

Good luck!

Edited by Bobbie

Good Luck! Eye contact, confidence and preparation are the key!

Hope it went well Parki! Best of luck