Avoid application for a position without describing EXACTLY what particular position you seek.
Not exact matches
Harmonise the dates
for applications for different
positions, and resolve the paperwork efficiently, to eliminate the months currently spent unpaid waiting
for the next grant / contract, and to
avoid the loss of several months of 4 - year grants.
It's especially important to work in an environment where you can focus, so you can
avoid making silly mistakes (like typos in your resume, submitting a cover letter you wrote
for a different
position, or misreading the
application requirements) if you're distracted.
Avoid using the same resume
for different job
applications even if they are
for the same
position.
Tailor the letter
for each
application you make Customize the cover letter to suit the
position and the company, and
avoid using the scatter gun approach of sending the same letter to every job you apply
for.