Looking For A Job In Malta? Here Are 8 Tips And Tricks To Help Get You Past The Dreaded Interview Stage
Maybe it’s your first time looking for a job in Malta, or maybe you’re just looking for a change of scene. Either way, we’re here to help you out.
The prospect of going to an interview and looking for a job, can be both intimidating and nerve-racking. But everything has to start somewhere, and here are eight places to start.
1. Write a proper – and popping – CV
Whatever you do, don’t use that Europass CV Online Creator Template
Have you noticed how a trend, no matter how shoddy, can quickly take over an entire island? That’s exactly what happened with the Europass in the last decade, and that standard just won’t cut it anymore.
Put effort into your CV. Take into consideration you’re probably not the only one applying for the job. Devote time to it, and make sure it’s highly presentable.
Look into the text font and size, check for spelling mistakes, and make sure to tailor it for the specific role you’re interested in.
If you’re not sure where to start, check out some awesome templates on sites like Pinterest, but remember that these are only there to inspire you.
2. Cover Letter
We know it’s awkward. How can it not be? Describing yourself and your past experiences feels like sucking up to the company, and everyone hates suck-ups.
But cover letters are extremely important. More often than not, they are the first thing employers look at. Once again, making sure they are highly presentable goes without saying.
What we generally find helpful is to take a look at online examples, while again tailoring it to your specific interested job role.
Ask your mum or dad to read it before you send it too, you know… just in case. Unless they’re the employer. In that case, stop writing, go smile and tell them you love them.
3. Be confident. Believe you’ve got this, because no one will do it for you
Your sick CV and dank cover letter finally got you the interview you wanted.
They say you have seven seconds to make a good impression. By God, make sure you’re early and rearing to go. This is the time for you show excitement. Show the interviewees that you’re up for anything. You’re a team player, and you want to improve.
Let that confidence slide off you. Your aim should be to have a good confident conversation, showing your metal.
4. Don’t say no
In everyday life, feel free to say no as much as you like. In a professional interview, try to avoid this particular N word.
As previously mentioned, you want to show employees you’re a team player, and pretty much up for anything that might come your way.
If there’s something you would request you to do that you do not know how, then you tell them you’re eager to learn.
This is not about you coming across as desperate; this is about being hungry for it.
5. Research the company
A quick web search and a short read will already give you a good idea of what you’re in for, and the whole idea is to show your interest in the team you’re joining.
We’re not telling you to study the entire history of the company, but interviewers are keen to see applicants who genuinely care about the place they work.
It also wouldn’t be the first time an employer directly ask applicants what they know about the company, so best be ready for anything.
6. Curate your social media with a little more tact
Nowadays, anyone can find out bucketloads of things about you without ever needing to see you.
If you have a profile picture of you, topless with two beers, sweat all over you, blasting moves in the middle of Havana… then it might be prudent to change it for a while.
… at least till after you get the job. Although you might want to be a bit more wary about what persona to publicise now that you’re meant to be an adult.
7. Dress appropriately
When most people hear ‘job interview’, their mind might go straight to suit and tie. This is not always the case, but be mindful of context.
With more and more companies relaxing their dress code, going into an interview with a suit might make you feel out of place.
Of course, we’re not telling you to go in flip flops, speedos, and a tank top saying ‘Il-legend’.
Try to find out the company’s clothing policy and attire yourself to that. In other words, Point 5 can help here.
8. Don’t be afraid of rejection
Even if you do all the steps we’ve mentioned correctly, you still might not get the job.
Yeah, it sucks, and you’ll probably never hear the real reason why you were rejected. But consider the experience a lesson to improve upon.
At least, and if you were perfectly presentable, you may have made some contacts for the future.