Comments | shimari: Job Applications

shimari

Job Applications

Nov 15, 2006 07:17

Yesterday I finally had a bash at completing the open ended questions section of my application form for jobs next year. I absolutely loathe attempting to frame myself in self-serving, trumpet-tooting, corporate speak. I feel dirty ( Read more... )

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erzebet November 15 2006, 08:17:00 UTC

Very impressive stuff. :)

shimari November 16 2006, 14:37:31 UTC

*sigh* thank you... I'm really looking forward to having this crappy application process out of the way so I can concentrate on learning rather than CV buffing.

How is the UK treating you? I'm looking forward to the next installment of your adventures.

boydonegood November 15 2006, 08:30:21 UTC

Nice.

Don't use QMC - abbreviations bad. Just say hospital.

You might like to include a link to the web resource if it still exists.

Lovely to read about yet another way in which you are special!

shimari November 16 2006, 14:41:53 UTC

Done, yay! LOL, not sure whether this application makes me special or spethial... but thank you :)

Please carry on posting about your adventures in South Korea, I do enjoy reading about what you've been up to x

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shimari November 16 2006, 14:58:38 UTC

Thank you very much for looking through my answers. I've left a short (and slightly sleep deprived) answer to yours already. I will have a longer look shortly. Hope you're well and medicine not being too much of an arse :)

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shimari November 16 2006, 15:15:33 UTC

Thank you very much for your thoughts, I've tidied and used more professional language. Hope you're well? WFRP mon, looking forward to seeing you then :)

the_alleycat November 15 2006, 18:48:29 UTC

Just in general, you really have to try and kick modesty out of the window. You're basically writing a sales pitch, so remember to sell the benefits [of you.] Really play up the things that make you special and an attractive proposition. Also, always refer back to the question. In a writen application this is especially true.

The one question i did notice was the one about pressure and challenge. Find a way to describe how you dealt with the pressure and overcame the challenge rather than just describing the situation you were in :)

Hope that helps?

shimari November 16 2006, 15:28:29 UTC

Thanks for your thoughts, I have prodded the text as you suggested :)