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how do i describe myself in a job application?
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the question is...
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself which you think demonstrates your suitability for our business?
the business is Waitrose
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself which you think demonstrates your suitability for our business?
the business is Waitrose
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Anything else that hasn't been covered on the form which you think might help- eg if you worked in a shop as a student, or you have a first aid certificate, experience you have of dealing with people- perhaps in a voluntary capacity or at school or have used a till before... anything that might help.
Or just a reason to persuade them you are the ideal candidate
Or just a reason to persuade them you are the ideal candidate
Well, you've told us the name of the company but you've not explained the nature of the job! Different jobs require different attributes. For example, good organisational skills are important for many supervisory or administrative posts, but possibly less important for shelf-filling.
Try to work out what it is that would be particularly desirable in any candidate for the post which you're applying for. For example, if you're seeking a check-out job, you'd need to be able to stick to rules about the sale of age-related products, while being remaining polite to customers at all times. You could then write something which could show that you're the type of person who could do that well. e.g. "I enjoy working with people and I have both a cheerful disposition and a good sense of humour. I recognise that check-out operators occasionally face hostility from customers (e.g. when having to refuse the sale of age-related products, such as alcohol) but I am confident that I could deal with such situations calmly, confidently and politely".
Chris
Try to work out what it is that would be particularly desirable in any candidate for the post which you're applying for. For example, if you're seeking a check-out job, you'd need to be able to stick to rules about the sale of age-related products, while being remaining polite to customers at all times. You could then write something which could show that you're the type of person who could do that well. e.g. "I enjoy working with people and I have both a cheerful disposition and a good sense of humour. I recognise that check-out operators occasionally face hostility from customers (e.g. when having to refuse the sale of age-related products, such as alcohol) but I am confident that I could deal with such situations calmly, confidently and politely".
Chris
Looking at your other thread, I would say that you are keen to learn, and you look forward with working with the staff at Waitrose, who can teach you so much about the way the business works. Agree that you should add that you have been a regular student, no spells of sickness from school (if this is true), and that you get on well with people at all levels (if this is true).
Good luck!
Good luck!
I know a few people who work in the John Lewis Partnership and can tell you that "attention to detail" is very important to them . Looking at your other thread (and I'm NOT trying to be picky just helpful), I notice a spelling mistake (finnished) and you haven't used capital letters where you should have done (duke of edinburgh). These things will be noticed - so please double-check everything. The best of luck with your application - it's a very good organisation to join.