Tips For Successful Applications

Customize Your Resume and Cover Letter

Tailor your resume and cover letter for each job. Focus on relevant skills and achievements, and use keywords from the job description to pass through applicant tracking systems (ATS).

Research the Company

Take the time to learn about the company’s values, culture, and products. This helps you align your application and prepare for interviews.

Network

Leverage LinkedIn and reach out to current or former employees for insights or referrals. Networking can make a big difference in getting noticed.

Follow Instructions

Always read the job posting carefully and make sure you follow all application instructions. Proofread your materials to avoid mistakes.

Keep Your Online Profile Updated

Ensure your LinkedIn profile is professional and aligned with your resume. Clean up any public social media accounts, especially if applying for formal roles.

Prepare for Interviews

Practice answers to common questions and research the company thoroughly. Be ready to ask thoughtful questions about the team and company culture.

Be Persistent

Keep applying, even if you don’t hear back right away. Rejection is part of the process, but persistence will eventually pay off.

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Below You Will Find Some Free Resume Templates To Get Your Started

Tips & Tricks

Make sure to record your experience and skills using templates. Then, polish it up. Customize your resume for each job application. Check out the example below.

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Resume Templates

Resume Templates

Template 1: Classic Professional

[Your Name] | [Address] | [Phone Number] | [Email Address] | [LinkedIn Profile]

Objective:
A highly motivated [Your Profession] with [X years] of experience seeking a position in [specific field or role].

Work Experience:

  • Job Title | Company Name | Dates of Employment
    - [Responsibility/Task 1]
    - [Responsibility/Task 2]
    - [Achievement/Result]
  • Job Title | Company Name | Dates of Employment
    - [Responsibility/Task 1]
    - [Responsibility/Task 2]

Education:

[Degree] | [Institution Name] | [Year]

Skills:

  • Skill 1
  • Skill 2
  • Skill 3

Template 2: Modern and Clean

[Your Name]

[Professional Tagline or Job Title]

[Email] | [Phone] | [Portfolio Link]

Summary:
A brief and powerful summary that highlights your expertise, years of experience, and key strengths.

Work Experience:

  • Company Name | Job Title | [Years]
    - Bullet point describing major tasks or achievements.
  • Company Name | Job Title | [Years]
    - Bullet point describing major tasks or achievements.

Technical Skills: [Skill 1], [Skill 2], [Skill 3], [Skill 4]

Template 3: Creative Layout

[Your Name]

Innovative and results-driven professional with expertise in [Field].

Contact: Email | Phone | Website

Core Competencies:

  • Competency 1
  • Competency 2
  • Competency 3

Experience Highlights:

  • Project Name | Role
    - Description of the project and results.
  • Company Name | Job Title
    - Achieved [specific result].

Template 4: Entry-Level / Student

[Your Name] | [Phone Number] | [Email Address]

Objective:
Dedicated and hardworking student seeking an opportunity to contribute skills and learn in [Industry/Field].

Education:

[Degree/Certification] | [Institution Name] | [Year]

Internship / Volunteer Experience:

  • Organization | Role | [Year]
    - Description of role.

Skills: [Skill 1], [Skill 2], [Skill 3]

Template 5: Functional Resume

[Your Name] | [Phone] | [Email] | [Portfolio]

Summary: Experienced professional with a proven ability in [Skills/Industry] and expertise in [key areas].

Skills:

  • Skill 1 - Brief Description
  • Skill 2 - Brief Description
  • Skill 3 - Brief Description

Experience:

[Job Title] | [Company Name] | [Year]

[Job Title] | [Company Name] | [Year]

Job Application Tracker

Job Application Tracker

Company Name Job Title Date Applied Application Status Next Steps Actions
Example Company Frontend Developer 2024-12-01 Interview Scheduled Prepare portfolio
Another Corp Data Analyst 2024-12-05 Awaiting Response Follow up in a week

Add New Application

Did You Need A Tracker Like This?

Instuctions Below

Open a note pad and copy/paste the code below. Save as Jobtracker.html. Then go to where you saved and open in your browser. It should look like this and be interactive. If not please let us know on our FB Messaging

Code

<!DOCTYPE html>
<htmllang="en">
<head>
<metacharset="UTF-8">
<metaname="viewport"content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Job Application Tracker</title>
<style>body {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
background-color: #f9f9f9;
color: #333;
}
h1 {
text-align: center;
margin: 20px0;
}
.tracker {
margin: 20px auto;
padding: 20px;
max-width: 1200px;
background: #fff;
border-radius: 8px;
box-shadow: 02px4pxrgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
table {
width: 100%;
border-collapse: collapse;
margin-top: 20px;
}
th, td {
border: 1px solid #ddd;
padding: 10px;
text-align: left;
}
th {
background-color: #f4f4f4;
}
.add-entry {
margin: 20px0;
text-align: center;
}
.add-entryinput, .add-entrybutton, .add-entry select {
padding: 10px;
margin: 5px;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Job Application Tracker</h1>
<divclass="tracker">
<tableid="jobTable">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company Name</th>
<th>Job Title</th>
<th>Date Applied</th>
<th>Application Status</th>
<th>Next Steps</th>
<th>Actions</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Example Company</td>
<td>Frontend Developer</td>
<td>2024-12-01</td>
<td>Interview Scheduled</td>
<td>Prepare portfolio</td>
<td><buttononclick="deleteRow(this)">Delete</button></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Another Corp</td>
<td>Data Analyst</td>
<td>2024-12-05</td>
<td>Awaiting Response</td>
<td>Follow up in a week</td>
<td><buttononclick="deleteRow(this)">Delete</button></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<divclass="add-entry">
<h3>Add New Application</h3>
<formid="entryForm">
<inputtype="text"id="companyName"placeholder="Company Name"required>
<inputtype="text"id="jobTitle"placeholder="Job Title"required>
<inputtype="date"id="dateApplied"required>
<selectid="status"required>
<optionvalue="Interview Scheduled">Interview Scheduled</option>
<optionvalue="Awaiting Response">Awaiting Response</option>
<optionvalue="Rejected">Rejected</option>
</select>
<inputtype="text"id="nextSteps"placeholder="Next Steps">
<buttontype="button"onclick="addEntry()">Add Entry</button>
</form>
</div>
<buttononclick="downloadTable()">Download as CSV</button>
</div>

<script>// Function to add a new entry to the tablefunctionaddEntry() {
const companyName = document.getElementById('companyName').value;
const jobTitle = document.getElementById('jobTitle').value;
const dateApplied = document.getElementById('dateApplied').value;
const status = document.getElementById('status').value;
const nextSteps = document.getElementById('nextSteps').value;

if (companyName && jobTitle && dateApplied && status) {
const table = document.getElementById('jobTable').getElementsByTagName('tbody')[0];
const newRow = table.insertRow(table.rows.length);

newRow.innerHTML = `
<td>${companyName}</td>
<td>${jobTitle}</td>
<td>${dateApplied}</td>
<td>${status}</td>
<td>${nextSteps}</td>
<td><button onclick="deleteRow(this)">Delete</button></td>
`;

document.getElementById('entryForm').reset(); // Clear form
}
}

// Function to delete a rowfunctiondeleteRow(button) {
const row = button.closest('tr');
row.remove();
}

// Function to download the table as a CSVfunctiondownloadTable() {
let csv = 'Company Name,Job Title,Date Applied,Application Status,Next Steps\n';
const rows = document.querySelectorAll('table tr');

rows.forEach(row => {
const cols = row.querySelectorAll('td, th');
const data = Array.from(cols).map(col => col.textContent).join(',');
csv += data + '\n';
});

const hiddenElement = document.createElement('a');
hiddenElement.href = 'data:text/csv;charset=utf-8,' + encodeURI(csv);
hiddenElement.target = '_blank';
hiddenElement.download = 'job_application_tracker.csv';
hiddenElement.click();
}
</script>
</body>
</html>

Cover Letter Sample

Don't use this alignment and jazz it up.

Dear [Hiring Manager’s Name],

I am writing to express my interest in the [Job Title] position at [Company Name], as advertised on [Job Board/Company Website]. With my [number of years] years of experience in [Industry/Field] and my passion for [specific aspect of the job or industry], I am confident that I can contribute to your team’s success.

In my previous role at [Previous Company], I was responsible for [briefly describe a major responsibility or accomplishment]. I developed strong skills in [specific skills relevant to the job] and was able to [highlight a specific achievement or result that demonstrates your impact]. My ability to [relevant skill] and my [mention any other qualities or skills] make me a strong candidate for this position.

I am particularly drawn to [Company Name] because of [mention something specific about the company or its culture that appeals to you]. I am excited about the opportunity to bring my [skills/experience] to your team and help [Company Name] achieve its goals.

Thank you for considering my application. I would love the opportunity to discuss my qualifications further in an interview. I can be reached at [phone number] or by email at [email address]. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to your team.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

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  • Mini Mock Interview Session (30 Minutes)

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  • Quick Job Search Strategy Call (20 Minutes)

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  • Industry-Specific Interview Cheat Sheet

    A one-page guide to common interview questions and tips for specific industries like marketing, tech, or healthcare.

    View Price & Add to Cart 

  • One Job Application Submission Help

    Help with one job application, including tailoring your resume and writing a personalized cover letter.

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  • Custom Proposal Templates

    Three reusable, professionally crafted proposal templates tailored to your niche.

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