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So I am going through some job applications at work and suddenly I realise why some of us don't get hired.
1. People do not follow instructions. If the advert says submit your CV and cover letter only then do just that. Don't try to 'go the extra mile' and submit your references and ID. It will not help your cause.
2. Labeling is important. I know this seems trivial and I thought it was trivial too but if your CV is labeled as 'Scan_001' and it gets lost in the maze it will be difficult to locate. Clearly label 'LLekgabe_CV' or 'LLekgabe_Reference'. It makes you look organized too.
3. DO NOT ATTACH IMAGES!! There is absolutely nothing professional about taking a picture of your CV or any document for that matter and attaching it as part of your job application. PDF or word documents only please.
4. Do not write the cover letter on the body of the email, rather attach it or do both. If you attach your CV and then write the cover letter in the email nna yo ke romilweng to just download attachments and prepare them for reviewing ke go jesitse skim.
Only your CV will be looked at and added to your file/folder l, disadvantaging you in the process.
5. This should go without saying but please include the RIGHT subject on the email. If there are 3 advertised jobs at once and wena you just write 'application' mo email do you really think a recruiter will have time to go through your documents to find out which post u applied 4
6. A few things to try out; using a zipped folder for your application documents can go a long way. It ensures that none of your essential documents get lost or go unseen.
7. And lastly if you are going to attract documents from your Google drive please make sure you have adjusted the privacy settings. I shouldn't have to request access from you to view your CV.
I am no HR expert, far from it, but these are just some of the small things I noticed that I thought could help. Good luck to everyone 
