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Applying for jobs is a process in which you express interest in an open position at a company by submitting an application, résumé, and cover letter. Securing employment provides opportunities to develop new skills, gain valuable experience, and adapt to new challenges and work environments. Through these experiences, you can enhance your professional growth, expand your résumé, and strengthen your understanding of workplace expectations. Additionally, obtaining a job can offer a sense of purpose, support career advancement, foster networking opportunities, and help you prepare for real-world challenges in your future career.


Tips: Apply To Jobs 

Research the company: It can help you understand what are the company’s mission, what do they do to help solve their problem and what specific job roles are they looking for. 

Tailoring your Resume and Cover Letter: It can help you pass through the applicant tracking system and catch the hiring managers attention with your customized resume and cover letter. 

Prepare your materials: This can help you become prepared with your updated resume and your cover letter that you need to turn in on the application form. 

Understanding the job description: It can help you understand what are the requirements for this job and what you need to customize your application to reflect these. 

Track your applications: This could help you keep on track on what job positions have you applied to, company name, and the date when you have applied. 

What not to do when applying for jobs: Avoid submitting incomplete appplications, leaving the application fields blank, failing to proofread, not researching the company and unprepared. 

What to do after you apply for a job: You should monitor your inbox, and give it time for atleast one or two weeks before reaching out, then you can ask for status, and lastly you can continue on applying for other roles. 

Handshake: KCC Online Jobs Board 

This can help you find jobs and internships that you can apply to by claiming your student account on Handshake. 

1. KCC students can upload their resumes, search and apply for jobs and internships posted by hundreds of employers! 

2. Go to https://kingsboroughcc.okta.com and sign in with your KCC student email. 


Resources: 

10 Tips To Make Your Job Application Stand Out 

9 Tips to Make Your Job Application Stand Out - Danaher 

Easy Steps To Take When Applying For Jobs 

How to Apply for Jobs Online: Top 3 Do's and Don'ts for Success 

By: Giselle Torres (career peer)

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