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Minute Monday ELT Job Applications

Chris Wilson —  June 11, 2012 — 4 Comments

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(Sorry it’s a little quiet) This video was inspired by my thoughts with job applications coming for the next year I thought I’d share some common tips. my 5 tips are

1. Apply to lots of jobs.

2. Be honest about your strengths and weaknesses.

3. Show areas you have improved and how you want to improve.

4. Find out about the local area.

5. Speak to current staff and get the true story on the job.

What tips would you give?

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I'm an English Language teacher based in Badajoz, Spain. I enjoy writing, using technology and playing the Ukulele.
  • http://twitter.com/michaelegriffin Mike Griffin

    I really like the minute Mondays concept! I also think you offer some really helpful advice here. 
    If I were to offer some (different)  tips they might be : 1) have your stuff ready 
    (documents, resume and so on…updated and ready to send in a moment’s notice) 2) customize your resume/cover letter when possible People that are hiring want to see that you have made the effort and know what you are looking for. Please see 3) as well 

    3) Read the job ad and the fine print. Some jobs ask for different things and there is no better sign of a bad match than someone who sends the same generic cover letter everywhere. I have seen this a lot where people that are applying to teach adults talk about how much they love kids.  Details matter, especially when employers are flooded with applicants.  I suppose this also includes making sure there are no typos. Have a friend look things over. 

    4) Highlight strengths and related experiences 
    I like your point about being honest. I also think that a certain amount of polishing in terms of word choice can go a long way. 

    5) Stay positive and remember it’s about finding a good match 
    Sometimes a decision not to hire has nothing to do with you or anything you did wrong or didn’t do. There are so many factors involved in who gets hired so all we can do is keep trying and try to find a good fit. 

    6) Bonus round: Network
    Often its not what you know but rather who you know. I have been shocked sometimes in certain work situations when we realized the % of people that got the job through some sort of connection.  (obviously this is not always possible and might best be done all the time and not just in job-hunting season) 

    • http://christopherjwilson.com/ Chris Wilson

      Thanks for the compliment Mike and for the extra tips . I think 2 and 3 are really good points. I supose an extention would be, do some research into the company, find out something that’s not on the application and bring that up, it shows you’re interested.

  • Kevin Stein

    Nice video and great ideas.  I was looking for a job for about 2 years while I was kind of suffering in my old position, and then one day it suddenly struck me that, if I was going to be leaving anyway, why was I carrying around so much stress.  So if you decide you are going to find a new, more suitable position, it’s also the perfect time to let go of the negative energy for why you might be wanting to leave your current post.  Focus on the positives and learn as much as you can to be better prepared for what you’re about to do next.  Anyway, dig the video blog and looking forward to next Monday.

    Kevin

    • http://christopherjwilson.com/ Chris Wilson

      Thanks Kevin, Now the pressures on for next Monday’s Video :S