It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that a job application for seasonal work doesn’t need to be as professional or well presented as a “normal” job application. Wrong! The usual rules apply:

 

Create a cracking CV. Keep it well ordered and a max of two pages. Include previous jobs and other relevant experience like voluntary work or other unpaid work, eg helping out at a local football club or looking after a friend's children. Also include hobbies and interests expecially where they're relavant to the job. Put down information about your education and all qualifications you've got. And finally a 'personal profle' at the top of the page can be a great way to tell the employer in just a few lines why you'd be the perfect person for their company.

 

Check your spelling and grammar in your CV and cover letter. If it's not your strong point it would be a good idea to ask someone else to check them for you.

 

E-mail address for applications: don’t automatically use the e-mail address you use with mates – an e-mail from dirtyboy69er@yoohoo.com is not going to go to the top of the “must interview” pile. It’s quick and easy to set up a new e-mail account for job applications.

 

Get the tone right. Keep your language professional and relevant. Potential employers don’t want to be addressed as “mate” and don’t need a sample of your e-mail smilie collection

 

Do include a cover letter. It's easy to do on JobsWithoutDesks.com and you can save different cover letters for different jobs. Explain why you want the job and why you think you’d be good at it. A CV alone is unlikely to fully get the message across and a cover letter shows you're making the extra effort.

 

And finally, make sure you include what the employer has asked for. If they want an example menu or specific work experience examples make sure you include them in your application. If you don't the chances are it won't get you far.