You are close to finding the job you want? Great! But before applying, pay attention to the job description to be sure you meet the requirements and answer the recruiters needs.
Here are some questions you may think about when reading a job description:
- Who is the recruiter and what’s the core business of the company?
- Is the company in the right location for you?
- Are you adequately qualified to perform well?
- Does the salary correspond to your criteria?
- Does the job fit with your skills and experience?
- Is the role in an industry/profession you want to work in?
- Do you feel confident enough to take the job responsibilities?
Your perfect fit would be a job that matches your skills and experience, while the recruiter wants a confident and capable employee. To allow this, ensure you understand the job requirements. If you think you have all the competencies to succeed, go ahead and apply.
Tip: If the hiring manager is looking for a flexible and proactive candidate with good communication skills, try to add these phrases to your cover letter. This shows that you have understood what are the recruiter needs.
What does the job description look like?
Some job descriptions vary depending on the nature of the job or the writing style of the recruiter. However, job descriptions on jobs.lu usually look like this:
Job description: this is a summary of the job including:
Key responsibilities: these are your main duties.
Desired skills and experience: the employer will be looking for someone with the right qualifications and experience for the job.
Benefits/Salary: this may not always be listed but if it is, will specify the salary offered and any other benefits the company may offer.
Company details: This will include the company name or logo, with the company details. This will include the following:
- Company name
- Brief company description
- Contact information
- Address
- Website
Other information
Location: Do not underestimate the time that it will take to get to work. Commuting costs money and energy.
Payment: If not already mentioned, it will be listed here.
Category: On jobs.lu, job listings are classifieds by categories.
Terms: this is the type of contract: full-time, part-time, temporary or otherwise.
Last updated: the date the job details were last updated.
Contact: the person to contact if you want to apply for the job. Tip: Always try to address your cover letter to a dedicated person.
Apply for this job: below the job description, you will see information on how and where to apply for the job, add your cover letter and attach your CV. You don’t need to create an account to apply for a job.