Employment in New Zealand

The idea behind sharing this cover letter with you is to show you  that when it comes to creativity: Don't be sacred to stretch your limits!!! Given below is the Job Advertisement that appeared on a job board here in New Zealand. Java Developer IT & Technology : Developer (Full time) A six month contract has become available with an immediate start for an exceptional Java developer the successful applicant will be completing front end development on a Web Interface project.   We are looking for applicants with: - Significant development experience in the Java space - A person who prides themselves on the highest quality of software writing   Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals, for further information on this role or a confidential discussion on permanent and contract opportunities in the development space please contact SB on (09) 000 0000 or s.b@---.co.nz Location: Auckland City   Here is the Cover Lett...

In the series of sharing cover letter examples with you; here is another one for your reference. You might want to click on this link to visit the advertiser's website to understand this cover letter This cover letter was for the position of a Level 1- IT Support where the advertisement specifically mentioned providing support to very small clients (3 staff) to medium sized client of (180 staff) Advertiser asked for experience with Microsoft products and usual brands of hardware & network administration. Cover Letter Feel free to ask your questions or post your comments. Cheers Raj Singh Employment Consultant iCareer Ltd

Based on all our previous discussions on Cover Letters in Part 1 to 3; here is an example letter that I would like to share with you. Read the job description below Understand the content and tone of the job advertisement See for yourself if the cover letter makes some sense for you.  Job Advertisement on www.seek.co.nz   Exceptional PHP Web Developer "ninja" Required I f you worked for us, THIS is what you would have done last month: Had a good laugh every day at the expense of one of us Filled the water cooler at least once Worked on web services integration to a clients online CRM platform Implemented a complex CMS solution for 2 new major sites Torn your hair out over an old legacy piece of software we developed a long time ago and still need to maintain Solved a number of technical issues for us and our customers Reviewed 1 site by another developer and made a list of amends to happen before release Reviewed po...

Yes, this is a bit tedious, but if you want to beat out your competitors,  You have to do more than your competitors and  you have to do it better.  When your cover letter meets or exceeds employer's expectations, you will know that following a cover letter checklist like this one was truly worth it. Is your letter customized to the specific requirements of the vacancy that you are applying for? (No generic letters!)   Is your letter one page long?   Have you used single line spacing, short sentences and short paragraphs?   Is your font clear and easy to read? Does the general appearance of your letter make a good first impression?   Is your letter concise / focused / to-the-point?   Have you highlighted the best and most relevant parts of your CV while avoiding unnecessary repetition?   Have you addressed your letter to the most appropriate person by name?   Will your introduction get the attention of the r...

A cover letter or introductory email is often the first thing a potential employer sees when reviewing a job applicant. It's the first opportunity to impress recruiters and hiring managers and, therefore, the first opportunity to disappoint them. Everything from copy mistakes to inappropriate jokes in a cover letter could derail an application. Here are the Top 5 worst things to put in a Cover Letter 1. Next to Nothing   While writing something that's too long is a common cover letter mistake, what can be even more damaging is a cover letter that's too short. Here is an example of a cover letter that I received few months back for an entry level Customer Service Representative role:  "Here's my CV. Call me [Phone Number]" 2. Awkward Language While I agree that all languages evolve, we shouldn't allow all the rules and correct spelling to go out the window. Laziness should not be the reason our language evolves. Here is an ex...

You found an exciting new job posting and are getting ready to submit your CV, but what about a cover letter? Is it always necessary to spend time writing a cover letter, or are there times you can get away without one?  Experts say,  “Skip the cover letter, and you miss out on an opportunity to sell yourself,” A good cover letter is essentially a sales document, consider it as your sales pitch that you should design to convince the employer of what an asset you will be to the company. When designing a cover letter, remember the employer is probably receiving hundreds of applications for any one job. They will be stressed out and very, very busy. You have a window of opportunity of no longer than 30 seconds to convince them to take your application to the next step and read the CV. Cover letter should be taken in as an excellent opportunity ·           To impress the employer ·      ...

With the consistent assistance from industry leaders Cornell Institute of Business & Technology has developed a world class course that is in tune with New Zealand Hospitality industry's current requirements. Why is this Level 5 'National Diploma in Hospitality Management' so unique? Practical training with a six months of internship in a real time environment Training from the best in the industry Valuable references from the industry Increased chances of a full-time employment right after the completion of the course This course gives comprehensive understanding of most departments and management ideas required by the students to succeed as First Level Supervisors in the industry. A Diploma in Hospitality Management opens exiting global career pathways for the students with a potential to lead up to senior level positions in: Hotels Cruise Ships Super Yachts Catering Companies Local Cafes & Restaurants  "I am excited to run this newly d...