Have you ever been on a roll after knowing that you had to write a job application? Although finding employment in Tanzania has its challenges in general, writing a letter of application has its own challenges. However, it is very important to prepare a letter of application when looking for a job, even if you are not forced to do so.
Why do extra work?
Your application letter is your chance to sell yourself to the employer. Do not return the contents of your CV. Instead, explain how you got to the point of work, as well as showcase the skills you have gained until then. It will help to differentiate you from the employer. Beyond the intense competition for employment, there is nothing we can do. By writing a letter of application we extend the employer's position. So it's very important to set a specific time to prepare it, just as you do preparing a CV. As we are the largest resource in Tanzania for employers and job seekers, we have learned various tips that will help you to write a job application.
The following are ten best tips for writing a job application letter.
1. Research
The first step to writing a letter of application is to find out more about the company / organization you are applying for and the position itself.
Review the company's website as well as their social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc.). Try to find out what your company's values are, what its challenges are and how you will contribute to improving the company.
Knowing all of this, you will be able to write a letter to show that you understand them and how you can help them. For example, if you are looking for a job in a labor organization, do some research to find out that one of the biggest obstacles for employers in Tanzania is to find people who have the right skills. In your letter you can explain how your knowledge has prepared you to solve this problem for them.
Remember, a job interview is a way to give your employer more background information about you, not just listing the items listed on your CV.
2. Send a letter to a specific person
The job description may not have the name of a human resources officer or CEO, but try to figure out who exactly will receive the job application. How will you find the name of the character? Find the company on LinkedIn and then review the company's employees' names and their positions. Call them and ask the human resources officer or office manager and ask your work letter to be sent to
3. The opening of the letter must be strong
Don't waste your employer's time by starting with 'My name is ______ and this letter is applying for the __________ job advertised in Zoom Tanzania. Instead, start with a strong sentence. For example: "Having worked in the Marketing industry, an industry that has been very active for more than 3 years at a _________ company, I am sure that I will be the best one to fill this position"
4. Have goals
Instead of focusing on all the work you have done in your life, rather talk about what will help you to do the job you are applying for. This will help put the perfect picture of the employer on you, instead of filling them with too many words that end up confusing them.
2. Send a letter to a specific person
The job description may not have the name of a human resources officer or CEO, but try to figure out who exactly will receive the job application. How will you find the name of the character? Find the company on LinkedIn and then review the company's employees' names and their positions. Call them and ask the human resources officer or office manager and ask your work letter to be sent to
3. The opening of the letter must be strong
Don't waste your employer's time by starting with 'My name is ______ and this letter is applying for the __________ job advertised in Zoom Tanzania. Instead, start with a strong sentence. For example: "Having worked in the Marketing industry, an industry that has been very active for more than 3 years at a _________ company, I am sure that I will be the best one to fill this position"
4. Have goals
Instead of focusing on all the work you have done in your life, rather talk about what will help you to do the job you are applying for. This will help put the perfect picture of the employer on you, instead of filling them with too many words that end up confusing them.
5. The letter belongs to the employer, not you
Make sure you show clearly how you will help them and not how they will help you. For example, instead of writing 'Working at _____ will allow me to increase my skills' better write 'if I am offered a chance to join your company, I will use my ______ skills to contribute to the growth of the company'
6. Explain
Show by using examples your attributes.
For example, instead of saying, 'I have the ability to lead' give a specific example of that ability by saying, 'In my _____ position at a ______ company I headed a department with 3 people in _______ and ______ work'
7. Emphasize your strengths
We often find ourselves missing the required qualifications for the job we are applying for, but we still believe that if given the opportunity we will do well. So, instead of showing that you lacked some skills, demonstrate the ability and desire to learn as well as how you will become a hobby for the company.
8. One style doesn't fit all
Do not send a single letter to various employers by changing the company name only. Values and challenges between companies vary, even if they are within the same industry.
9. Make corrections
Ask a relative, relative or friend to review your letter and correct any mistakes he or she will encounter.
10. Make sure you have it brief and clear
Your work letter must not exceed 4 paragraphs and should not be longer than one page. Remember, although there are many things we cannot control in the job application process, we can control the quality of our work request. A well-written and well-intended work letter will add you the opportunity to be called for an interview. So, don't bring a joke! However, before you start writing your application:
Make sure you show clearly how you will help them and not how they will help you. For example, instead of writing 'Working at _____ will allow me to increase my skills' better write 'if I am offered a chance to join your company, I will use my ______ skills to contribute to the growth of the company'
6. Explain
Show by using examples your attributes.
For example, instead of saying, 'I have the ability to lead' give a specific example of that ability by saying, 'In my _____ position at a ______ company I headed a department with 3 people in _______ and ______ work'
7. Emphasize your strengths
We often find ourselves missing the required qualifications for the job we are applying for, but we still believe that if given the opportunity we will do well. So, instead of showing that you lacked some skills, demonstrate the ability and desire to learn as well as how you will become a hobby for the company.
8. One style doesn't fit all
Do not send a single letter to various employers by changing the company name only. Values and challenges between companies vary, even if they are within the same industry.
9. Make corrections
Ask a relative, relative or friend to review your letter and correct any mistakes he or she will encounter.
10. Make sure you have it brief and clear
Your work letter must not exceed 4 paragraphs and should not be longer than one page. Remember, although there are many things we cannot control in the job application process, we can control the quality of our work request. A well-written and well-intended work letter will add you the opportunity to be called for an interview. So, don't bring a joke! However, before you start writing your application:
Pia soma hii 👇👇👇
JINSI YA KUANDIKA BARUA YA KUOMBA KAZI (UALIMU)
Pia soma hii👇👇
FAHAMU JINSI YA KUTUMA MAOMBI OTEAS (MAOMBI YA KAZI UALIMU)