Applying for a Leisure Job
The process of applying for a leisure job (or any other one come to that) is one that almost everyone goes through at one time or another. However, if you are systematic and organized when applying for jobs, you can make the task a lot easier.
The first step is knowing what you are looking for, and what you are qualified for. Applying for a job that you have no hope of getting wastes your time and the employer's time. It's OK to be ambitious, but be realistic too.
Applying for most jobs means having a good CV. Your CV will represent you, so you want it to do a good job of selling you. A good CV will get you interviews, whereas a bad CV will simply be tossed in the rubbish bin!
There are lots of websites (including this one) offering advice on how to put together a good CV, so there are really no excuses for having a CV that is too long, unclear, or poorly laid out.
A good CV should include all the essential information and no more - it should be crisp, easy to read, and leave the reader wanting to meet you.
If your CV does a good job you will get interviews - that's the job of the CV.Interviews are where you have the chance to dazzle an employer with your charm, so be prepared. You should be punctual, dress appropriately, and have prepared in advance your answers to the most common questions.
Being prepared for the interview allows you to relax and act naturally during the interview, which increase your chances of success.