Although the economy is getting better….it is still tuff out there. So many people are out of work and looking for a job that sometimes it feels like a never ending process of applying and not hearing anything back….even a simple, “Thank you for your interest but NO”
I think one of the reasons that recruiters and HR people don’t respond anymore is because of the massive amounts of application they get. Thanks to CareerBuilder, Monster.com, and even craigslist the number of places for a person hunting for a job to apply is every growing.
So how can you really make yourself stand out among the crowd?!
First you want to get your resume noticed among the all the other rest! The best way to do that is to use KEYWORD! What is the job you are applying for? What are they looking for, what is listed of requirements? Make your resume fit that, don’t lie and make stuff up, but use similar word and lingo.
If you do manage to get into an interview, make yourself stand out and relax. If you want to know more about interviewing, check out my blog What I Learnt During My Job Hunt & How it May Help You!
Next…make sure you reach out after the interview. You are only one person to interview and it may have been an awesome interview. But you need to follow up, send them a thank you. Send a message through LinkedIn or to their email. LinkedIn is a great way to stand apart!
Don’t forget, jobs fill fast! If you want a job, ACT! Don’t wait a few days and then apply, the opportunity may already be gone!
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