Write a good job application

Key points for writing a good job application

A job application must convince a prospective employer that you are the right candidate for the job. Structure your argument to show that you are the person they want and need.

You must be familiar with writing an argument, one of the academic writing techniques. Moreover, you should use the relevant terminology and write grammatically correct – they will remember the impression you make long after they have forgotten items of other information.

Read below what you should include in your argument.

What to include in your argument

A job application is usually an ''argument'' text type. Provide a set of credible and convincing arguments. The following items should be included.

  • Show that you are familiar with working, the work place and that you are really interested in working there.
  • Convince them that you are familiar with assuming responsibility for completing and accomplishing assigned tasks.
  • At this point, you should find examples in your job or education background to show that you have already accomplished tasks similar to those mentioned in the job description. In fact, you should use this argument for documenting your ability to accomplish the tasks.
  • Next, you should evaluate your claims critically. In other words, you should look at your claims from the eyes of the business owner.
  • Then, write a paragraph (called a counter argument) where you reject your claims. Come as many critics as you can to your claims.
  • Here, you reject the possible points of criticism and the counter arguments by substantiating based on your job experience and education. Provide examples of past professional achievements that can support your claims. This should allow you to convince the prospective employer that you are both interested in the job and able to accomplish the goals required.