Things to know
- Your resume
- Your cover letter
- Your interview questions
- Your references
- Your job application
Your curriculum vitae
Your CV gives potential employers a snapshot of your qualifications, interests, educational background and experience level. Including your referrals can be an advantage you have, but you need to be careful with the contacts you’ve made. You can include recommendation letters of places you’ve worked before if you just graduated recommendation letters of places you’ve volunteered.
Cover letter
Dear I am writing to apply for the position of I have experience in and I am confident that I would be a valuable asset to your team. My skills and experience would make me an ideal candidate for the position of Thank you for your time and consideration.
Make a copy of relevant documents
Make a copy of your recommendation letters, and also have copies of your school certificates, relevant work permits if you’re in another country, and copies of your health insurance and pension. Having copies of such documents ready ensures you don’t scramble at the last minute if you get the job.
Ikea’s hiring process
How to prepare for an interview?
Frequently asked questions during interviews
The most important thing in an interview is to be patient. It can take longer if the company’s job poster gets an overwhelming response from interested candidates. Preparation is just as important as the interview itself because it helps you be in the right mindset during the process.
