Key Skills for Success

Key Skills for Success

To apply for a job you need to:

1. Know what you want
2. Select job descriptions that match your needs and background

To Write a Job Application You Need To:

1. Write a cover letter with a focus on the employer’s need
2. Restrict the cover letter to one page
3. Write only truthful and concise statements
4. Avoid self-praise
5. Check your spelling
6. Trust your references
7. Provide a professional-looking curriculum vitae
8. Avoid documents irrelevant for the given position
9. Follow all instructions and respect the deadline

To Prepare for a Job Interview You Need To:

1. Investigate the company history
2. Practice answering standard questions in a positive manner
3. Practice posing questions
4. Imagine yourself being successful at the interview
5. Select and prepare professional attire
6. Get rest, good food and exercise

To interview for a job you need to:

1. Stay calm under all circumstances
2. Smile, take your time and make eye contact
3. Be polite, kind, attentive, interested
4. Use the answers and questions you prepared
5. Avoid any negativity
6. Avoid negotiations and salary discussions unless prompted

To Follow Up After the Job Interview You Need To:

Send a letter to thank everybody with whom you interviewed and show interest in the position

To Analyze a Job Offer You Need to Know:

1. What you need, what you want and the difference between the two
2. In which areas you can compromise
3. In which areas the company can compromise

To Accept a Job Offer You Need To Know:

1. Whether you are satisfied with the offer
2. If the offer does not meet your needs and requires suggestions for improvements without definite demands