Effective Job Applications Workbook
Applying for jobs is a job in itself.
And it’s not something that can (or should) be rushed.
It’s worth taking a step back to review your approach and check that you’re doing everything that you can be doing in order to submit a strong application.
This workbook explains how to do that.
Contents include:
- Why you should do a job analysis
- How to do a job analysis
- Communicate your value with STAR, CARL and... WHO?
- How to write a supporting statement
- Tips for managing the job application process
- Example of analysed job details
- Examples of supporting statements
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