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At the end of the online application form, there is usually a column like this:

“Add any information you think is important to your application.”

“Add any additional comments you believe are important to your application.”


This column is often a pain in the neck for many people because the following mental events may occur:

  • Should I fill out this column of information or not?

  • What if I have no more information to add?

  • Would this be a complete application if I hadn’t filled this out?

  • If I don’t write enough, will HR think I don’t value the job?


First, let’s be clear: if you’ve already filled out your resume and don’t have any additional information you want to fill out, it’s perfectly fine to leave it out. And in that case, no one will think that you don’t value the job by not filling out the additional information. So when do we need to fill out the “additional information” section?

Now let’s take a moment to think about situations in which we need to add something to the “additional information” section.


Scenario 1

Cover letters have nowhere to go

A cover letter is your best chance to make a good first impression. With a cover letter, you can “speak your mind” to HR in words and let them know what you want to show them. You may hate writing cover letters, but if you have experiences that really add value to your resume, including a cover letter in the “additional information” section has a number of benefits.

On the other hand, if you don’t write a cover letter, you’re missing an opportunity to tell HR:

  • Why is this company different for you

  • What value can you add to the company

  • How well you fit in with the company culture

So, if you don’t have anywhere else to add a cover letter, you definitely need to use the “additional information” section to add your personal shine.


Scenario 2

Prepare a career change

Nowadays, job-hopping or even changing careers has become the new normal. But if you want to make a career change, one thing you must be careful to do is to highlight your personal and work experience that is relevant to the position.

In addition to the qualifications and achievements that companies value when making a career change, they are also looking at how you can apply your previous work experience and capabilities to the position you are applying for.

So you need to include a well-written, objective statement that explains why you chose to change careers and how your skills fit the position you’re applying for. You can then use the “Additional Information” section to fill out this information.


Scenario 3

I have additional information to share with the company

Of course, if you’re applying for a job and you really have a lot of relevant information to include in your resume, and you don’t know where to include it, the “Additional Information” section is your best bet. For example, this additional information might be:

  • You have moved to the city for personal reasons and are looking for a new job here

  • There are some clarifications in your educational background

  • …


conclusion

It’s important to be careful when applying for a job, but sometimes it’s easy to overestimate just one part of your resume when applying for a job. If you’ve already completed your resume and can’t think of any additional information to add, you’ve done enough. All you have to do is submit your application and wait for the good news!


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