Discover 3 Effective Tricks To Use For Blind Job Applications In Kenya

Discover 3 Effective Tricks To Use For Blind Job Applications In Kenya

Not all jobs are not advertised.
Today, with the cut- throat competition in the job market, candidates have become more aggressive.
They are now finding ways to get to those jobs that are not being advertised and the funny thing is that they get these jobs while others eagerly await behind their keyboards for a new job alert which probably never comes.
You see, Many graduates (and probably yourself) think that graduate jobs and work experience opportunities are only available with the large property consultancies.
And this is where you go wrong!
There could be places with smaller employers who don’t have the resources to advertise in the same way as the larger firms. To find these job opportunities in Kenya, you’ll have to apply for a job even when you clearly know there was no job advert for that position.
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This is what recruiters call a blind application.
So, how do you do achieve this to ensure that your application is not ignored by the employer?
5 possible ways…
1. Apply to a name or mention a contact person in the company
See, this is not a time to include the ‘To whom it may concern’ or ‘Dear Sir/Madam’.
If you know someone at the company, mention this at the beginning of your application letter to give your email a better chance of being reviewed.
Also, it is a great way to get your foot in the door, even if the company isn’t actively hiring they might reconsider you for future opportunity since you’ve already networked and made the first step.
2. Do a good research about the company
Taking some time to get to know more about the company you want to work for communicates a lot to the potential employer.
You appear interested and more focusing on the main goal. So also remember to make it clear why you’d find it valuable working for them in particular.
The chances of getting a response from a generic application is very slim. Make the reader of the email relate to your application. Find out about the type of services the company offers, their mission statement, values or business aims and recent new stories about the firm.
Just as a bonus tip, use this research to back up your claims about how much you admire the firm, share its values and would learn from working there.
This will show the recruiter that you are genuinely interested in them specifically and that you would fit in well at the firm.
3. Finally, Make it clear and at a glance what you have to offer
No employer will become interested if you brand yourself just like any other job applicant seeking to fill an empty position that is not even there in this case.
Make it clear in that application what you have to offer in terms of your skills, knowledge and general attitude.
It is not enough to say that you are ‘enthusiastic, hard-working and have great time management skills’; you need to give evidence like;
My part-time job as a cashier while in campus meant that I have been able to develop my customer service skills, so I can effectively communicate with customers. It also shows my excellent time management skills, as I am able to balance my time between work and studying. I will be able to use these skills when working for you.’
Just remember,
Your email application should be limited to one page because very long emails may put off the employer or the person receiving the email.
Make sure your font is clear and professional and no bigger than size 11 or 12.
Judith Moraa is a Communication Assistant at Corporate Staffing a leading HR firm that offers recruitment and FREE job placement. For more information visit their website on www.corporatestaffing.co.ke

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