Unit 13 M1
Document
Purpose (what is it
why is it used)
Advantages
Disadvantages
Comparison
(similarities and
differences)
Personal
Personal
specification specification is the
skills that the
candidate needs in
order to work
successfully at the
workplace. This
requires the ability
of the candidate and
satisfies the needs of
the employer also
shows of the
candidate is capable
of doing this job
because some jobs
need specific
qualifications and
skills which this part
is all about. All
these thing i'm going
to talk below
include in a personal
specification.
The advantages of
a personal
specification are
that it tell the
candidate what
skills and what
type of job they
are actually
applying for and
making sure that
the candidate is
receiving the
correct
information of the
job and therefore
applying for the
right job. Another
advantage may be
The personal
specification may
not be accurate
meaning that all
the skills and job
requirements may
not be all on the
personal
specification and
therefore may
confuse the
candidate about the
job.
the similarities
between a personal
specification and a
job description are
that they both
require what you
will need to do for
the job for example
in personal
specification it will
ask for the skills
required at the job
and the job
description will
actually tell what
skill they are
looking for by
summarising what
the job requires. The
differences are that
the personal
specification asks
for the candidates
skills and if they are
capable of doing the
job whereas the job
description just
outlines the job
requirements and
just summarises the
entire job.
Job
description
The main
advantage is that
the employee is
mentally prepared
to be held to a
Updating job
descriptions can be
timeconsuming
since they need to
be updated
The differences
between the job
description and the
CV is that the job
description just
A job description
gives an outline of
the job requirements
it also summarises
the duties and what
the job requires.
Employers need a
way to ensure that
your goals and
values as an
organization are
reflected within the
job description.
Reflecting core
values in a job
description helps to
ensure behavioral
accountability and
increase
commitment to the
mission and vision.
Furthermore it also
means ob
description is all
about collecting and
recording basic
jobrelated data that
includes job title,
job location, job
summary, job
duties, reporting
information,
working conditions,
tools, machines and
equipments to be
used and hazards
and risks involved in
it. A job description
may or may not
have specific
purpose. It depends
on what HR
managers want to
determine and what
is the objective of
conducting the
process of job
analysis.
standard that is
made clear to
them from the
very beginning.
This allows them
to be productive
in the eyes of
their supervisor,
and it gives the
supervisor a way
to measure their
progress.
everytime a change
is made. This is
particularly a
problem in
fastpaced
industries that deal
with volatile
markets or
technology.
gives an outline of
the the job
requirements needed
in the job in addition
also summarising
the duties what the
job really needs
whereas, the
curricular vitae (CV)
has all the
candidates skills
and what the
candidate has
achieved in their
career example it
will include their
education, previous
jobs and all about
them. Also, the job
description also tells
the candidate what
kind of work they
will be doing so they
can check their CV
and check if they
have the
requirements for the
job and if the job is
for them or not. The
CV is related
completely with the
candidate with only
their skills and
achievements
whereas the job
description is just
specific for its job
type. Furthermore,
CVs are needed
when applying for
the job as the job
description will be
given to the
candidate when
Curriculum
Vitae
A curriculum vitae
is something
employer so you
have a greater
chance than anyone
else to get that job.
CVs are valuable
and important
because they are
your first and maybe
only direct
communication with
a potential
employer.
Presentation is key.
applying for the job
therefore the CV is
always with the
candidate and
whenever the
candidate applies for
any type of the they
will receive a job
description therefore
the candidate will
have to check their
CV and see if the
requirements are
matched with the job
description. Overall,
job descriptions are
just a brief outline
about the job and the
CV is what the
candidate needs in
order to apply for
the jobs it may shall
include all their
educational sectors
to their hobbies to
their achievements
in different years
and times.
The format of the
CV allows you to
extensively share
your history and
accomplishments;
the reviewer can
learn a lot about
you from this
single document.
Compared with a
one to twopage
resume, a CV can
be as long as you
want. A CV is
also a living
Employers
typically spend
more time looking
over a CV than a
resume, which they
might just scan for
key qualifications.
When it comes to a
CV, they will
likely have to
search for the
information they
want, since it's not
targeted to specific
employers or jobs.
Cover letter
For this reason alone
it should be
carefully thought
out, designed and
written so that it
makes an immediate
positive impact on
key decision
makers. When a
reader looks at your
resume they should
be able to quickly
gain a clear
indication of your
experiences and
potential.
document, which
you should
continually
update. It should
grow as your
career grows. In
fact, when you're
a seasoned
professional, your
CV can extend
into the double
digits. In addition
to your education
and past positions,
your CV should
include a detailed
list of what you've
published,
conferences you
attended, classes
you taught,
presentations you
gave, scholarships
you received,
your research
interests and
awards. You can
also include your
references on
your CV.
A CV is much less
a sales or
marketing tool than
a resume. You'll
need to include
factual information
and not just
punch it up with a
list of bulleted key
terms like
"Excellent verbal
skills" and
"Selfstarter,"
which are
appropriate for a
resume. Since a
CV is more of a
historical account,
it takes longer to
create and needs
more substance.
Because it is so
detailed, it is also
more difficult to
hide any gaps in
education or work
using this format.
A cover letter is
something you
submit with your
CV that says why
you are interested in
that particular job
and why shall the
employer employ
you. Also do you
have the skills and
what it takes to do
this job, are you
really interested in
The main
advantage of a
cover letter is
letting the reader
or employer know
what exactly they
are in for. They
allow the reader
to get a glimpse
of the educational
and work
background of a
potential
The main
disadvantage of a
cover letter is the
writing. If the
writing in the cover
letter is good, the
reader will look at
the accompanying
documents, such as
the resume or the
CV. But the
disadvantage is
that if the cover
Application
form
this job and do you
have all the required
criteria to get the
job.
So for example if I
applied for a job I
will right a cover
letter stating why
should I get
employed by that
business or
company and give a
brief background
about why this job is
suitable for me.
employee. If an
application does
not have a cover
letter, many
employers may
not give a second
thought to it.
Another
advantage of a
cover letter is that
it allows you to
highlight any
unique experience
or qualifications
you may have that
make you better
fit for the job. A
cover letter is also
a good way to
give a first
impression that
may help in the
job selection
process. One
more advantage is
that when
employers see
that you have
taken the time to
include a
wellwritten letter
to save them time,
they appreciate
you and return the
favor. Employers
show an interest
in you only if you
show an interest
in them.
letter is poorly
written, a employer
or reader won't
even bother
looking at the
resume or CV.
Even if the resume
is amazing and has
everything that
should be in a loyal
worker, a poorly
written cover letter
will result in the
overlooking of the
whole application.
This is the first thing
we receive when we
apply for a job. This
is a form which is
You can ask for
the exact
information you
need to know. It is
They are
timeconsuming
and can be tricky
to design. The cost
needed to be filled
out when applying
for a job. This is just
done to get the
overall view of the
applicant and who
the applicant is and
all his details.
Below there is all
the parts that an
application form
requires to be filled
in.
easy to compare
the skills and
experience of
different
applicants. You
can use the same
form for future
vacancies.you
don't have the
space like you do
with your own
CV and since
some don't allow
CV and cover
letters (many do
but some dont) so
applicants can't
write as much
info as they want
to or add a cover
letter that if they
don't have enough
experience or the
right kind might
convince the
employer to
interview them
anyway. its just
cold facts on
paper then.
involved in
producing and
sending them out
to applicants. In
addition some
application forms
are Lengthy
therefore can be
putting the
candidate off.…
