1. Minimum Qualifications - Mean that you must meet those requirements to apply. Don't waste your time or the company's time by applying if you cannot comply. Know your qualifications in the language and jargon of the business sector you work in and be able to express your qualifications verbally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications - If you don't have the preferred qualifications, but know you can do the job, apply. Make sure you give compelling reasons that are quantifiable or referenceable for your application in light of the preferred qualifications.
2. Employer application instructions. Employers cannot consider candidates who do not comply with their HR policies. Read the website for their HR policy. You should also read the HR law in the country and locality where you intend to work as there are many differences in these policies. Giving information as completely as possible moves you closer to the interview process.
3. Entry level - Be able to detail your non-paid industry related experience (internships, community service, etc). Any honors you have been awarded should be listed in addition to educational credentials (degrees, diplomas, training certificates, etc). Take care not to list items that are not relevant (primary school, etc).
4. Accomplishments/Solutions/Results - Explain these items succinctly and show how they can add value to your target company. Make use of extra application pages if needed.
5. Onboarding Strategy- Think about the job you are applying for beyond the application process, thinking of the entire lifecycle of your employment there should you be hired. Clearly state what you intend to do in the target role for the company to ensure you will get the interview. Explain how you will want invest in the company you are applying to, and detail knowledge of the company in appropriate areas of your application.
6. Where appropriate, state your willingness to travel, work on-call, weekends, and odd shifts. Be sure to let the company know that while you work hard, you also have a quality of life balance. Do not apply to travel 100% if you need to be home for your family!
7. No fancy formatting or fonts in your resume or application - No shadowed text, even for headers - and No typos/grammar errors. This applies especially if its an online application. Careful if you cut and paste text that it stays in format.
8. Thank you note - After the interview, always send a short thank you note. Do not replay your cover letter or interview. One paragraph maximum. These days its emailed, but better yet mail it on good stationary.
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