Find out about the Company, the industry and the position you are after. This can be done by the obvious methods of journals and the internet but to get a real understanding of the Company and its culture, attend the Milk rounds and Career Fairs and talk to the people who already work for the company; talk to friends/family or those already working in the Surveying profession. This will help you determine if the company, its culture and way of working is right for you.
Completing the Application Form
Keep your responses brief and to the point because there is only limited amount of space available for your answers. Keep to the point and don’t ramble.
Avoid bad email habits, poor spelling, grammar and slang or abbreviations. Remember the message from school when sitting exams – read the instructions carefully before you start.
Always print off a copy of your final application before submitting it, so to proof read it. Ask family members or friends to check over it, as a fresh pair of eyes will be able to pick up any errors or bad grammar.
Review your application as part of your interview preparation as some of your answers or points may be referred to in your interview.
Finally when you have completed your application, read it back and ask yourself the question “if this application was submitted to me, as an employer, would I want to see this person”?
Read the Company profile and literature as there are key words within the details that the employer expects you to use. For example, someone who has the ability to work in a team and works on their own initiative. Give appropriate examples of when you last worked in a team and worked on your own. Use the key words.
Source: Lambert Smith Hampton
