Job Application Skills and Experience

Study Notes

The applicant is interested in the job because they want to use the skills learnt in college
They have recently completed a 16-week part-time AAT Level 2 Certificate course
The course covered book-keeping, recording income and receipts and basic costing
The applicant was able to work alone with very little extra help.
They passed the course with merit.
Their success was due to their thorough work, numeracy skills and attention to detail
They had experience of working to deadlines and working under pressure
The course did not include a work placement, so they are looking for an opportunity to practice their skills in a business setting.
They are particularly looking for a job in a small company
They would like to progress within a company and gain more responsibilities over the years
The applicant worked as a receptionist for 6 months in a recruitment office before starting the accounting course
Their receptionist duties included meeting and greeting clients and visitors, taking phone calls, audio and copy typing and checking stock
They also had to keep the petty cash and mail records
Through this work, they developed their verbal and written communication skills
They had to speak confidently to strangers and deliver clear messages.