"Helping the applicant" - Getting Started

Job Applications

What are employers looking for?

The most important things in an employer's mind when looking at you as a potential employee are:

• Can you do the job?
• Will you fit into their organisation?
• Will you do the job well - in other words, are you motivated and enthusiastic?

If possible, it may be a good idea to visit a potential workplace before the interview and check out the work environment. You might also like to research the company or talk to plumbers or plumbing apprentices.

Step 1

If still at school talk to your careers teacher for assistance with preparing your resume ensuring you include:

• Work experience, even if not related to Plumbing
• References, personal or work related
• School results
• Sporting or hobby interests

Make your application stand out (write a cover letter)

• The objective is to "persuade the employer you have something to offer".
• Find out as much as you can about the organisation and the job
• Write a letter of application
• Get a job description or job profile
• Relate your skills and abilities to the position

Tell the employer why you are interested in the job and what you can offer them.
Point out your qualifications, abilities and