Job Application

[NHR115]

I'm needing some help with an application form for a really great job. I'm applying for a job as a Criminal Intelligence Analyst and I've to answer the ever so popular question of "Why are you applying for this role?"

 

I think my brain has fried with all this uni work and cant think of a good answer. Any ideas?

[trispage]

"Having an analytical and methodic thought process to many differing situations, i feel that this position would allow me to utilise these skills and allow me to rise to the challenge of a new role. This coupled with my desire to learn and further myself would ensure a mutual benefit for both parties"

 

Or something like that

[surfingturnip]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^what they said ^^^^^^^^^^^

[NHR115]

Oooooohhhh i like that. I'll buy you a drink if i get an interview. lol.

[trispage]

inteview.....dont worry about that you got the job in the bag

[NHR115]

With a statement like that then i think you might be right. I could be over qualified for it though

[escortmad79]

With a statement like that then i think you might be right. I could be over qualified for it though

Ooooohhh get you!!

[trispage]

You could always water down your quals if you are worried about it

[NHR115]

Its my main qualification that could prove to be a problem. They're only looking for an HND and i'll be applying with an honours degree in forensics. Its a £20k job so maybe the degree could prove to be an advantage. I'll just go for it, they can only turn me down. That means in the last 2 weeks i've applied for 47 jobs The closing dates for all the jobs are the end of the month so wish me luck. lol.

[sab6024]

Good luck Michelle

[over_head_cam]

I know I might be being a bit harsh and there's no offence intended, but if you don't know why, then is the job what you really want to do?

[bmxdave]

The old 'im applying for this job because if you dont give it to me ill burn your house down' approach might work?

[MK2Ed]

I know I might be being a bit harsh and there's no offence intended, but if you don't know why, then is the job what you really want to do?

 

Hmmm possibly not... I think Michelle is looking for an inspirational good line for all future applications

[Mrs O/H/C]

"Having an analytical and methodic thought process to many differing situations, i feel that this position would allow me to utilise these skills and allow me to rise to the challenge of a new role. This coupled with my desire to learn and further myself would ensure a mutual benefit for both parties"

 

Or something like that

 

F**KING LUV THAT !!!

[GT_Jim]

I had this at an interview yesterday, for my degree we have to work in industry for a year.

 

they were a bit concerned why a person studying motorsport would apply for a job designing and analyzing replacement hip, knee and spine parts

 

i just had a think about what interested me about the place and went from there.

 

the hardest question is describing yourself as this is to see if you can sell yourself. have a think about it and get it down on paper - but dont make it look rehearsed! its a common one in interviews so be careful

 

and good luck

[Rick]

personally i hate interviews, its stressful and hard to sell yourself under pressure. I can turn my hand to so many things and have good qualifications too but flounder at interviews.

 

good luck and be prepared, just hope you dont get 47 interviews in 2 weeks... else youl be quite busy

[NHR115]

I know I might be being a bit harsh and there's no offence intended, but if you don't know why, then is the job what you really want to do?

 

I used to be a recruitment consultant and I know all the classic answers for this question so I know what not to write. This is a job I really want and after filling out 46 other application forms I wanted someone else to give me idea's on how to write the answer in a different way. Bearing in mind i wil be fighting against 1000's of other graduates for this position so the answer needs to be spot on

[NHR115]

Thanks for all the words of support

Interviews have never ever phased me until I went for my first graduate interview at the beginning of the year. All the other candidates are of the highest calibre and I realise now i'm gonna have to fight extra hard if I want a good job.

[escortmad79]

I have 110% faith in you