ronttuk Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I apply for loads of daytime jobs fed up with working every weekend night, but very seldom get an interview can anyone shed any light on the best way to apply for a job via email inc my CV? This is the covering letter I am about to use on an application, Dear xxxx xxxxxx, I would like to apply for the Maintenance Handy person vacancy, I am a CSCS registered carpenter CSCS reg number xxxxxxxx I also hold a CSCS health and safety card, My current position as a maintenance man involves most maintenance duties to keep a large public house running,which is when and if needed so I am looking for a more permanent position, Please find my CV below Am I missing anything ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Are you applying to agencies or direct to companies? Perhaps a bit more about your experience, what attracted you to the ad etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I found when job hunting that if you can make an appointment to speak to a recruitment agent face to face you will get much better results rather then just applying over email. They seem to count you more as an actual person than just another applicant via email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronttuk Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Are you applying to agencies or direct to companies? direct to the company via jobseekers site I found when job hunting that if you can make an appointment to speak to a recruitment agent face to face you will get much better results rather then just applying over email. They seem to count you more as an actual person than just another applicant via email. application by email only accepted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probrox Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 The company I work for are looking for a multi-skilled carpenter in Essex at the moment. Where abouts are you based? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronttuk Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 im in southend but can travel , well u have to travel its the end of the world here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probrox Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 If you email me a CV i'll see if I can get you an interview. Not promising anything as I'm not sure exactly what they're looking for, but i'll do my best. Email address is [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronttuk Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 ok thanks phil will do it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probrox Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I've forwarded it on to our Contracts Manager but he probably won't check his email until tonight. I'll try to speak to him this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronttuk Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 many thanks phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comorin219 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Have you put your cv on the net for employers to view,this is where i look, also you will get regular emails when a job matches your description comes in, then you just do a 1 click reply.Try this one if you have not already http://www.careerstructure.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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