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How to Write a Attractive Job Application Email to the Hiring Manager

Today, We'll discuss the importance of writing an application email and tips. If you have just started looking for your first career opportunity, then chance are you unfamiliar with the hiring process. There are various sources and mediums to submit your job application including an email. Therefore when you're applying through the email, it is important to have an understanding that what a hiring manager wants and look for in a particular job email.


Tips for writing a job application email.

- Verify the recipient's name and email address.
- Write a great subject line 
   (Include "Your Name", "Job Title and Vacancy ID", and Reference Code)
-  Mentioned the details about how you find the job listing.
-  Show your eligibility criteria to recruiters, such as education, soft-skills or hard-skills, etc.
-  Mention your updated contact details in your signature.
     

Email Sample:1

Subject: <Your Name> – Job Title, Job Reference Number (mentioned in Job Description)

Dear Mr./Ms <Hiring Manager's Name>,

My name is <your name> and I'm looking for a job as a Jr. Python Developer or Jr. Software Engineer. I have attended a course in Python Development and Data Structure and Algorithm at <institute name>

I recently came across a job on your portal, which I am interested in applying for. The position of Software Engineer at ABC Company (Job Ref. No.) and its requirements completely match with my skills and qualifications.

For more information, I have attached my cover letter and resume for your consideration.

I look forward to hearing from you soon about this opportunity and I thank you for your time and consideration in this matter

 

Sincerely,

<your name>

<contact number> <email address>


Email Sample 2

Subject: <Your Name> – Job Title, Job Reference Number (mentioned in Job Description)

Dear Mr./Ms <Hiring Manager's Name>,

I came across a very exciting position on your job board and feel that I would be a great fit for this position. I would like to bring your attention to my key strengths for the job role:

  • <mention your education/degree>
  • <mention soft skills and hard skills>
  • <certification>
  • <accomplishment achievement>

Please take a minute to go through the attached cover letter and resume for your consideration. It would be a pleasure if I can hear back from you regarding my job application.

Sincerely,

<your name>

<contact number> <email address> 



 

Job Description Template for Software Developers

 

Job Description Template for Software Developers


PHP Developers

Job Profile:

  • Experience of PHP programming, MySQL, XHTML, CSS and JavaScript
  • Experience of PHP 5 and OOP beneficial
  • Prior experience working with Laravel Frameworks and core PHP
  • Experience creating multilingual websites Advantageous
  • Knowledge and experience of web accessibility
  • Good understanding of cross-platform and cross-browser issues
  • Use of jQuery / AJAX / Prototype / script.aculo.us an advantage

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Knowledge of WOO commerce would be an added advantage
  • Familiarity with the Laravel framework
  • Creation of custom post types
  • Familiarity with the Laravel framework
  • Creation of custom post types
  • Creation of plugins/widgets written to conform to the Laravel coding standards.
  • Creation of clean, logical, well-documented, and re-usable code
  • Built Multiple WordPress Plugins Leveraged Existing WordPress Plugins Full WordPress Deployment Experience: Installation, Configuration, and Production
  • Theme/Template integration

Job Description Template for Sales Profiles

Job Description for Sales Profiles

Sales representatives are the principal point of contact between the customers and business, They are the promoter of the products and services of the organization. Before writing the job description for your sales department/team you need to go through all the parameters of your organization. This job description is an ideal template for a job posting that will attract more job seekers to your company.


Role: Executive/Officer

Industry: Consumer Durables / FMCD

Functional Area: Sales, Retail, Business Development

Role Category: Retail Sales


  • Develop positive working relationships with clients
  • Approach clients via cold calling and inquire about their needs and future needs and give solutions regarding “products”.
  • Respond to clients' questions and solve complaints
  • Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs
  • Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, and social media
  • Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their wishes and concerns
  • Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on products/ services
  • Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data
  • Ensure the availability of stock for sales and demonstrations
  • Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences
  • Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections
  • Collaborate with the team to achieve better results Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Identify and recruit Agency Partners / Dealers / Distributors in the designated area
  • Follow-up with existing agency partners/dealers/distributors in the designated area for increasing sales
  • Organize marketing activities in their designated areas
  • Coordinate with Sales operations and Collections

  


Role: Executive/Officer

Industry: Finance/NBFC/Insurance

Functional Area: Commercial

  • Financials – To achieve budgeted GWP, portfolio mix, and budgeted loss ratios
  • People – To work effectively in a cross-functional environment including constructive engagement with corporate office-level function heads
  • Process – To develop/implement a robust process which would include:
  • No. of relationships to be handled including budgeted visit plan each month
  • Implement agreed with SLAs for sending quotations, answering queries from customers, etc.
  • To generate MIS for the Sales Team
  • Training – Constantly update knowledge about company products & processes; to demonstrate to the seniors on progress in technical skills of self.



How to Attend the Video Call Interview - Tips

 

How to Attend the Video Call Interview - Tips

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way we get hired now and how recruiters select the best candidates for a job, In these times, most employers moved offline to online hiring. Companies are relying on video job interviews. These interviews can take several forms. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the types of video interviews, What you should wear, and helpful tips on body language and eye contact.

Video Interviews tips:

Find a quiet, private, well-lit place, free from possible interruptions.

You will be responsible for finding a quiet place where you won’t be interrupted by other people, pets, or noises, avoid the public-place or other communal spaces. Next, you need good connectivity and systems with a webcam. For a video call, you need at least a 1MB speed bandwidth internet connection to avoid data fluctuation.

 Dress professionally and avoid bright colors.

You should dress professionally the same way you would for an in-person job interview and avoid bright colors and patterns to look your best on camera. Position the camera so that you are looking up centered on the screen.

 Body Language

Throughout the interview, keep positive behavior and convey optimism with your body language. When the interviewer asking the questions listen to him/her carefully, nod, and smile when appropriate to communicate that you are giving them your full attention.

 Preparation

Before the interview prepares all required things and set up your system, webcam, headphone, and internet connectivity and also close any windows, tabs, or application on your computer that you are not using. At the place, you must have a copy of your resume, Notepad, and pen/pencil for you to take notes. Also, do some research about the potential employer and job specifications.

Best Soft Skills and Hard Skills to Include on a Resume.

Looking at the Best Skills to Include on a resume. Here’s the list of Skills to choose from

Your skills are playing an important role in your resume, which helps recruiters to identify as to what you bring to the table when you apply for a job. It’s like a identifiers give a signal to recruiters as to if your candidature matches the job description or the positions. So, it’s important to have relevant skills added to your resume.

Soft Skills that you can add to your resume Here is some important types of skill to cover on a resume include:

  • Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Leadership
  • Team Work
  • Team Management
  • Creativity
  • Problem Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Public Speaking
  • Research
  • Time Management
  • Analytical
  • Adaptability
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility

You can choose above mentioned soft skills basis your personality type and your job profile.

Hard skills related to your job and/or industry, these are more technical skills that you learn in an institute, certification body, training center, or experience on the job.

List of Hard Skills:

      Accounting and Finance Skills

  • Finance Planning
  • Taxation
  • Account Payable
  • Account Receivable
  • Budgeting
  • Accounting Software
  • SAP/Oracle

Office and Admin Skills

  • Data Entry
  • Scheduling And Calendar Management
  • MIS Preparation
  • MS Office
  • Presentation
  • Desk Management
  • SalesForce
  • QuickBooks

 IT Job Skills

  • Software programming and development
  • Programming languages ( JAVA, PHP, Python, C++, Dot Net, SQL, etc.)
  • Data Structures
  • AWS Cloud Management
  • Front-End
  • Back-End
  • AI Machine Learning

    Marketing Skills

  • DATA Validation and Visualization
  • Email Marketing and Automation
  • Product Launch Presentation
  • DATA Analytics
  • Social Media Marketing and Advertising
  • Sales Funnel Management
  • Designing
  • CMS Tools
  • SEO/SEM/ PPC

    Engineering & Technical Skills

  • Project Management
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Project Launch
  • Testing
  • Prototyping
  • CAD
  • STEM
  • Budgeting
  • Computer Skills

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