Do you know the biggest mistake that so many applicants make when applying for a government job? Truly – it is such an obvious mistake that it will SHOCK you!
Are you ready? Want to know the answer? OK – here it is.
They don’t read the full advertisement or FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS!
I liken it to buying all the ingredients for a great meal and ending up with a failed dinner because nobody followed the recipe!
There is a really simple method.
Step 1 – read the advertisement – at least twice.
Step 2 – if there is a contact officer – ring them. Find out more about the job – but ask sensible questions.
Step 3 – understand what you have to do to apply – just uploading a resume to a government job ISN’T GOING TO GET YOU SHORTLISTED!
Step 4 – understand what selection criteria you are required to answer. Yes, it is a bit like a school test – read the question, break it down into its various parts and write a response. Make your corrections.
Step 5 – have somebody look at your responses – check for meaning, check for grammar and check the spelling.
Step 6 – review your resume and update or refresh it as necessary.
Step 7 – once all your documents are looking and sounding professional – upload – but make sure you apply well before the cut off time – you just never know if you might have a technical glitch.
Is this all too hard? Need help?
Email: kate@professionalresumesandjobapplications.com
Cheers, Kate