In many legal and commercial documents there is always the fine print often written in very small font. Many ignore this and later get caught. Job advertisements are also commercial documents. When you read it and submit your application you are agreeing to enter into a contract with the employer if and when you get the job. But the point I want to raise here is the fact that job advertisements do not have fine prints. They are very explicit about who and what they want from you. Yet many migrants don’t comply and fail to respond appropriately.
I recently advertised for a position. The advertisement made it very clear what the position was and applicants were asked to submit a cover letter and a CV. I received around 65 applications and over 95% of the applicants were migrants. Sadly more than 50% did NOT send me a cover letter. And a large percentage sent me their general CVs.
What does this sort of response tell me the employer? The applicants failed to read the advertisement carefully or they don’t understand simple English. Or they are so desperate that they fail to follow simple instructions. If they can’t follow instructions now, how will they perform if I gave them the job?
In the Bible there is a verse that says: “Which of you, if the son asks for bread, will give him a stone?” How come when the employer is so specific about something, some give the opposite or nothing? And then wonders why one didn’t get the job.
So the next time you read a job advertisement don’t go looking for the fine print. There is none. Just read and follow what is blatantly obvious and respond accordingly. You have a better chance of getting on the “Yes” pile.
I recently advertised for a position. The advertisement made it very clear what the position was and applicants were asked to submit a cover letter and a CV. I received around 65 applications and over 95% of the applicants were migrants. Sadly more than 50% did NOT send me a cover letter. And a large percentage sent me their general CVs.
What does this sort of response tell me the employer? The applicants failed to read the advertisement carefully or they don’t understand simple English. Or they are so desperate that they fail to follow simple instructions. If they can’t follow instructions now, how will they perform if I gave them the job?
In the Bible there is a verse that says: “Which of you, if the son asks for bread, will give him a stone?” How come when the employer is so specific about something, some give the opposite or nothing? And then wonders why one didn’t get the job.
So the next time you read a job advertisement don’t go looking for the fine print. There is none. Just read and follow what is blatantly obvious and respond accordingly. You have a better chance of getting on the “Yes” pile.
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