BANGKOK INSURANCE PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED : Job Application Techniques

Technique #1: Basic resume writing tips

The first step for basic resume writing is to compile information about personal data, educational background, work experience and special abilities, including your references. Next, you should summarize that data into a list that calls attention to your strengths, and make sure that you use a format that is easy to read. Six key sections of a resume are as follows

1. Heading & Career Objective

The heading, or the first section of a resume, should contain your full name and contact information. Make sure that your telephone number and e-mail address on the resume are correct because they are vital data. If your prospective employer finds your resume attractive but cannot contact you because of the incorrect contact information you provided, you will immediately lose the job opportunity. In the career objective section, you should clearly specify the position you are applying for and how the skills and ability that you have can help the company achieve its goals, but you should keep it concise.

2. Personal Information

Personal information includes your birthdate, marital status, weight, height, religion, nationality and your hobbies. If preferred, you may opt out information about your weight, height, nationality and religion and specify only your birthdate, marital status and hobbies.

3. Educational Background

A recommended format for writing your educational background section is:

- List your educational degree in descending order, beginning with the highest degree first.
- If you use a one-line format, you should begin with the years, followed by your degree and then the name of the institution.
- Training courses or extra-curriculum activities that you attended should be indicated only if they are relevant to the position you are applying for.

4. Work Experience

Writing work experience section is similar to the educational background section. Mention the name of your employer first, followed by your position, functional responsibilities and the period during which you held the position. You can use other formats, but make sure that it is easy to read. If your work experience includes multiple employees, it is recommended to chronologically list your employers and begin the list with the current employer or the most recent one.

5. Skills

Nowadays, work experience, skills and abilities of candidates are primary factors that employers consider when making employment decisions. Special skills and abilities that you have are worth mentioning in your resume to increase your chance of success.

6. References

Adding a list of references on your resume helps to establish your credibility as it allows the prospective employer to check information about you. It is recommended to include at least two references on your resume. You should avoid using references who are working for the same company or your relatives, and your former boss is a great reference option. For fresh graduates or candidates who have no work experience, your references should be credible persons such as a government officer who is familiar with you, your advisor during university or school years, or an owner of a well-established business. However, if you prefer not to directly put your references on your resume, you may state that “References will be sent on request” instead.

Technique # 2: Job interview techniques

In addition to a good resume that draws the prospective employer’s attention and articulates your qualities, another key to success for you as a job seeker is a job interview either with the human resources department or your potential direct supervisors. This is your very first step to pave you way into getting a job offer. Here are some useful techniques that will help you prepare yourself and perform your best at job interviews.

Pre-interview preparation

Research the company to find out information about, for example, the history of the company, its management team, and its business. This will show that you are really enthusiastic about the employer.
• Check your interview attire to make sure that your top, bottom and footwear are presentable and appropriate for the occasion.
• Make sure your hair, including facial hair in case of men, is well-groomed.
• Prepare and check all supporting documents that the employer may additionally request from you.
• You should arrive at the interview venue at least 15-20 minutes early to get yourself ready for the interview.
• You should immediately contact the prospective employer to postpone the appointment to a later time if you will be late for a job interview, or to another day if you will miss the appointment.

At a job interview

• Check yourself just before an interview.
• Make eye contact, smile, and greet the interviewers.
• Articulate properly and responds to questions with confidence.
• Be mindful of your postures and manners. Do not cross your legs. Use polite and formal language.
• Keep your eye contact with the interviewers. You should not avoid eye contact or look absent-minded or lose your focus on the interviewers.
• When you have a cough or a sneeze, use your handkerchief and always apologize to the interviewer.
• You should actively interact with the interviewers and ask about the position you are applying for or the workplace, as appropriate, to show your enthusiasm.

Technique #3: Key questions before applying for a job

Before applying for a job, you should ask yourself the following key questions to ensure that you choose the job most suitable for you.

Question 1: What is your personal interest?
Your personal interest is the most important factor in choosing a career. If you are interested in doing something, you will feel content and believe that it is worth your efforts in accomplishing. For example, you may ask yourself if you love playing sports, watching movies, or reading books. Your answer will be a guideline to show what kind of job is most suitable for you.

Question 2: What skills do you have?
Your skills are another factor in choosing a suitable job. Your skills and capabilities will be your competitive advantage over other candidates. You may use your skills at the job interview to determine your strengths and weaknesses as well as the most appropriate work for yourself.

Question 3: What are your values?
Your values will help you find a job that fits you well. For example, if you have a warm-hearted family, you will tend to treat people with respect and work hard. These values will help you identify a job that you want based on your personal beliefs. Choosing a job is not always based on money. If your job is tied to your values, you will definitely feel happy doing that job.

Question 4: What are your personality and lifestyle?
Before starting on finding or accepting a job, ask yourself questions about your own personality and lifestyle and whether such a job fits those parts of your character. If your job matches your personality, you will feel energetic in doing it all the time. For example, if you are an outgoing person and like to meet new people, public relations and marketing communications would be the right job for you.

Question 5: Which activities do you like and dislike?
All of the above questions are concerned about yourself to identify jobs that suit you. Now it’s time to ask yourself the most important question: What activities do you like and dislike? By answering this question, you will learn about the jobs that are appropriate for you and those that are totally not for you. For example, you may identify whether you prefer to be a leader or a follower, or whether you are a sales or service-minded person.

All these questions will help you find the best and most suitable job for you. Whenever you have a dilemma in choosing a job, so long as you know parts of yourself – for instance, your likes and dislikes - these things will help you find the best solution for yourself

Job Application Techniques

Technique #1: Basic resume writing tips

1. Heading & Career Objective

2. Personal Information

3. Educational Background

4. Work Experience

5. Skills

6. References

Technique # 2: Job interview techniques

Technique #3: Key questions before applying for a job

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