Replying to a Job Posting

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How to target the best job offers, how to respond to them?

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Before replying a job posting


First of all, before answering a job offer, take the time to read it to see if it corresponds to your profile (qualifications - career path).

Emphasize what you think is essential, that is:

* Information about the company: its business, location, size (SMI, multinational);

* Job description: mission, responsibilities, type of contract (fixed-term contract, permanent contract, seasonal).

Replying to a job posting: build your argument


To respond appropriately to this job offer:

* You seek maximum strategic information about the company concerned (sector of activity, products/services, number of employees, etc.);

* You can also call the company directly to glean some additional information.

This will personalize your letter and will be an added asset.

The second phase will:

* compare your know-how and skills to the requirements of the job in order to know if you meet the recruiter's expectations;

* see if you have some shortcomings, analyze the positive points you have, the ones you can put at the service of society.

* identify your strengths and weaknesses, we have all of them, this will let you know if you are close to the wanted candidate.

Write a reply to a job posting


Once you have collected all this information, you will only have to submit your application which includes:

* a cover letter,

* your CV.

On your cover letter, you will take care of:

* not to omit the references of the advertisement or if not, by what means you have knowledge of the position to be filled: customer discussion, information by a friend, by an organization.

* you will send it to the interlocutor mentioned on the advertisement, avoiding to scratch his name when writing. Do not forget to register his function.

Writing response to the job offer consists of three steps. In any case, it will be clear, precise and without spelling errors.

Step 1

Describe the reason for the offer and the company you are interested in: reason for your application.

Step 2

* Mention the skills you bring,

* Talk about your knowledge and experience,

* Resume the missions of the post,

* Do not forget to talk about your qualities,

* A judicious and positive comment on the company proposing the job will be appreciated.

Step 3

* Request a meeting,

* Finish with a polite form.

Good to know: if the offer asks for your claims, propose in your letter to approach it during your interview.

Replying to a job posting: put all the chances on your side


Your answer to the job posting is your cover letter, it is also your business card that allows you to land a job.

* Reread it with a rested head before sending it. Do not hesitate to take a step back.

* Are you satisfied with your writing?

* Will it get the attention of the recruiter?

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