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Step 6 of 21: Have Someone You Trust Review Your Application Materials To Avoid Possible Mistakes

August 15, 2023 • FlexJobs • Season 2 • Episode 6

In Step 6 of the "Mastering Your Job Search" series, we emphasize the crucial importance of having someone review your application materials before submitting them for different roles. After investing significant time in preparing your application, it's easy to overlook errors that could potentially eliminate you from the candidate pool. Typos, poor grammar, inaccurate information, confusing wording, and other common mistakes can quickly undo all your hard work.

To avoid these pitfalls, seeking the assistance of a trusted individual becomes a vital step in the job-search process. Someone with a keen eye for detail and an understanding of the job application process can provide valuable feedback and identify areas that may be confusing or incorrect. Since we can become too close to our own work, having a second set of eyes can help ensure you portray yourself accurately, effectively, and professionally.

Remember, having someone review your documents is a precautionary measure that can significantly enhance your chances of success. Take advantage of expert reviews and valuable insights to elevate your application and stand out as a strong candidate in the competitive job market.

Important Links:
Five People Who Can Help Review Your Resume: https://bit.ly/43Or9tF
Writing Your Resume for Remote Jobs: https://youtu.be/LWXheUzEvKE

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Welcome to step 6! Now that you have your application materials updated and tailored for individual roles, it’s time to review your materials before submitting your application for different roles.

After investing significant time in preparing to apply for a job, it’s a great idea to have another person review your documents to check for overlooked errors that could cause you to be eliminated from the candidate pool.

Typos, poor grammar, inaccurate information, unnecessary detail, confusing wording, unappealing formatting, an unprofessional email address, inconsistent fonts, and many other common mistakes can quickly ruin all your hard work. Because of this, meticulously reviewing your materials before submitting your application is an absolute MUST!

At times, since we are so close and involved with the documents that we’ve created that it can be easier to review and critique the work of others than to review our own work. It can be challenging to know if our own written words are having the anticipated impact on our audience, since we can easily envision the tone, cadence, and purpose behind what we’ve intended as we proofread our materials. Because of this, it can be highly valuable to have someone you trust help you in reviewing your application materials before submitting them so you can identify and address any areas that may be confusing or incorrect. It is especially helpful if the person reviewing your resume has a good eye for grammar, sentence structure, and formatting for professional documents.

Having someone review your documents who has a keen eye for detail and an expertise in the job-search process can help ensure you are portraying yourself accurately, effectively, and professionally. Make sure to check out the resources in the description to review some of the most common resume mistakes and how to avoid them, as well as some suggestions for people who are well-suited to help you review your materials!