{"id":4296,"date":"2016-09-29t21:16:03","date_gmt":"2016-09-29t21:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/?p=4296"},"modified":"2016-09-29t21:16:03","modified_gmt":"2016-09-29t21:16:03","slug":"jumpstart-job-application-four-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/blog\/jumpstart-job-application-four-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"jumpstart your job application in four easy steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

whether it\u2019s your first job hunt or you\u2019re a seasoned pro, perfecting your application can be a daunting task\u2014especially if you\u2019ve been job searching for a while and you\u2019re starting to lose steam. follow these four easy steps and you\u2019ll be well on your way to submitting stellar applications to every job you apply for!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2611step one: you rule!<\/h2>\n

if you\u2019re reading this right now and you\u2019re not feeling like your awesome self, take a second to pause and put on your favorite feel-good song. write down a list of things that you\u2019re good at and then come back to this article. that will put you in a much better position to successfully execute the following four steps! if you\u2019re really stuck, think of your accomplishments at previous jobs or in school, challenges you overcame or compliments you\u2019ve received. <\/span><\/p>\n

remember, you have a unique perspective and set of experiences. now it\u2019s time to put them to work! <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2611step two: prioritize your new list of prospective jobs and tailor your application to each one<\/h2>\n

so you\u2019ve written down your list and you\u2019re ready to show every company in the world that they would be crazy not to hire you? well, okay, applying to <\/span>every<\/span><\/i> company in the world is not exactly realistic. you\u2019ll have to focus on only a handful. but, which ones? how do you choose? use a table to organize your thoughts around this. here\u2019s an example:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"prioritize-your-job-applications\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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once you\u2019ve created a list of companies you like, see if they have any openings for positions that interest you. even if they don\u2019t, reach out to the recruiter and fill out an application to join their general applicant pool. make sure to let them know that you are interested in becoming an x at their company and tell them why (be specific!). and if they <\/span>do<\/span><\/i> have an open position that interests you, it\u2019s time for the next step \u2014 the application! <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2611step three: apply!<\/h2>\n

your application won\u2019t be stellar unless you tailor it to each role you\u2019re applying to. this can seem overwhelming (\u201ci have to write <\/span>how<\/span><\/i> many different cover letters?!\u201d), but there are steps you can take to make it easier on yourself. first, organize your list of prospective jobs and companies. make it so that the position you\u2019re <\/span>most<\/span><\/i> interested in is at the top, and the one that\u2019s more of a \u201cbackup plan\u201d is at the bottom. then, work your way down the list, tailoring your application to each position as you go. start with the opportunity at the top of your list. write a unique cover letter for the position and edit your resume so that it showcases your most relevant experiences. if you are applying to similar roles elsewhere, you may be able to reuse that version of your resume or even parts of the cover letter. once you\u2019ve drafted up your application, use the infographic below to test your draft. if you tell your story well, recruiters will be more likely to advance you to the next round. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\"jump-inside-the-mind-of-a-recruiter-infographic\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u2611step four: communicate and follow up<\/h2>\n

after you\u2019ve applied, you\u2019re done right? wrong! give the organization or company some time (about a week). if they don\u2019t get back to you in that time, send them a kind and enthusiastic email asking when you should expect to hear back. if you get an email passing you to the next round, congrats! <\/span><\/p>\n

reality check: sometimes you get rejected. rejection is disappointing, but remember it\u2019s also an opportunity to learn and improve your application for the next position that opens up. don\u2019t be afraid to ask for feedback! while recruiters generally have limited time and may not send you a response or feedback, it never hurts to ask. <\/span><\/p>\n

pro tip: if you are seriously discouraged by your most recent endeavors to search for a job, consider creating a \u201cpride folder.\u201d a \u201cpride folder\u201d is a place where you store up little and big things that have made you proud of yourself so that you can return to it when you are feeling down. as an example, you may hold on to test you scored really well on, a note from a student, an email from a coworker, etc. this is a totally made up practice, but it can help remind you of your accomplishments so that you have the confidence you need during a job search.<\/span><\/p>\n

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about meghan stanger:<\/em><\/p>\n

<img class="" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 5px;" src=\"\"meghan is the recruiter for magoosh. she works to find awesome people to join our team while supporting all applicants along the way. a graduate of tulane university with a ba in international development and english, meghan has worked toward providing equal access to excellent education for students both in and out of the classroom. she loves exploring the coast and its many amazing surf spots, going on (hopefully successful) camping trips, and planning elaborate april fool\u2019s day pranks.<\/p>\n

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image at top courtesy of shutterstock.com \/ npfire<\/a><\/i><\/h6>\n

 
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