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Tips and Strategies for Applying for Employment

24/11/2019

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By Karen, 4th November 2019
  
  • Cover Letter
  • Job description
  • On Line Application
 
I had used a previous template for a cover letter which I use and readapt for any new jobs I am applying for. The main tool I use for this was in the job description from the company of the position I have or am applying for. I stated my current position and overview of my qualifications or experience that will show my ability or skills that they are looking for in a prospective employee.
 
Next is the online application. Well this is a challenge for me in itself. I try and keep it very simple taking small steps at a time, simplifying it, trying to break it down into small chunks although I invariably have always had difficulty attaching the Cover letter and CV for some unknown reason. My solution for this was to ring HR (Human Resources) send it as a separate attachment and get them to attach it.
 
On this occasion I was successful in scoring an interview.  My next step was to prepare for the interview. I needed some help and and guidance with finding my strengths who else better to ask than a successful  person with Dyslexia who knows her own strengths. Thank you Sally 😊. Here are some Links Sally gave me which I found helpful.

The True Gifts of a Dyslexic Mind | Dean Bragonier   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dPyzFFcG7A&feature=youtu.be 

9 Strengths of Dyslexia  
https://www.nessy.com/us/parents/dyslexia-information/9-strengths-dyslexia/ 

Value Dyslexia Thinking
https://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/value-dyslexic-thinking
 
What is dyslexia
http://dyslexiahelp.umich.edu/dyslexics/learn-about-dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia
 
 
The Interview:
  • Be prepared, do some home work and research in readiness for questions.
  • Smile, appear really enthusiastic. How much do you want the job? Tell them! and why you want it.
  • Know your strengths
  • Know your weaknesses ( I prefer to call them areas to be developed)
  • Link in their values with your values.
  • Ask them questions too. This is your opportunity to interview them.
  • Remember they are interested in what you have to offer or you wouldn’t have been selected for the interview.
 
Summary from Chris and further discussion at the meeting
 
Key points:
  • Focus on your strengths in the cover letter
  • Talking the process through with someone can help
  • Online application-
    • do small chunks at a time
    • how can you make it easier to look at? Eg. coloured background, make the print larger
  • prior knowledge of the job helps – do your research to help develop a big picture of what eh job includes
  • have a positive attitude – you can do this!
  • Smile 
 
Strategies Karen has developed to help at work
  • using her phone to take photos of notes and write the info down later
  • seeing dyslexia as a difference not a disability
  • seeing herself more positively helps
  • understand some tasks do take longer but can still do it
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