5 Incredible Ways to Make Your Job Application Stand Out

Go to grad school! If you do so, you’ll get a job immediately you graduate- they’ll say.

Due to this, you spend tons of money paying huge grad tuition. After grad school, you slowly realize that it was all a lie. You begin to realize that if you did not network or build the necessary skills for your career, then, that degree doesn’t automatically guarantee you a job.

Now, it’s time to apply for a job.

You apply for the job and then, you find out that several people are applying for that same job. This leaves you with the question of how do you get your application to be noticed? Well, you might have submitted your resume and cover letter, but have you ever thought of how tiring it is for recruiters to sit down and skim through hundreds of resumes? To make it worse, these resumes are boring enough to wear out a recruiter.

So, what do you do?

In this case, your best option is to go the extra mile when applying for jobs. Consider using creative ways to get your application noticed. Nonetheless, in this post, we have compiled five ways to make your application get noticed.

These include

Your resume should be tailored to the job
Consider using brief and concise videos
Utilize the power of LinkedIn
Consider working closely with a career coach
Always follow-up after applying

Your resume should be tailored to the job

It can be tempting to apply for various jobs using a generic resume to apply to as many jobs as possible. However, what you don’t know is that by sending off generic resumes, you’re killing your chances of your application being noticed. If you think that applying to jobs using a generic resume will help you save time then, its best to not apply at all.

It is vital to understand that recruiters only take a few minutes to skim through the resumes of candidates. Most times, they’re only interested in paying adequate attention to a resume if it attracts them. Hence, this is where personalization or tailoring your resume to the job is essential. This is because if you can tailor your resume to fit the job description, it goes a long way to show that you’re a serious candidate who should be considered. Also, by taking just 5-10 minutes of your time to do this, it makes it easier for you to tailor your resume in a way that it automatically hooks the recruiter. Therefore, increasing your chance of being called for an interview.

Consider adding brief videos to your application

Now, when it comes to applying for jobs, almost every job seeker sends in their resume and cover letter. Hence, when you send your resume, you’re just contributing to the number of resumes and cover letters that the recruiter must skim through. In such a case, getting the recruiter to pay more attention to your application becomes essential.

To do this, you might want to consider creating short videos of around 30-60 seconds that briefly explain who you are, why you applied for the job, how you can positively impact the organization if chosen and why you think you’re the best candidate for the job. This shows that you are willing to go the extra mile to prove your worth to the employer.

Unfortunately, most job seekers fail to realize that utilizing video applications can help to further boost their chances of being noticed. Therefore, this is your chance to use this to distinguish your application from all other ‘regular’ applications.

Utilize the Power of LinkedIn

If you are not making good use of LinkedIn, then, you are no doubt missing out on a very important tool in the professional world. LinkedIn when used appropriately, can help secure jobs faster than you could ever imagine. To enable you to do this effectively, it is essential to have a well-optimized LinkedIn profile that shows off your skills, achievements and why you are the best candidate for any job in your field.

It is essential to know that LinkedIn as a professional tool gives you access to potential employers who you can easily connect with and engage. It opens you up to numerous opportunities for getting various job offers if used appropriately. For example, at Global Career Advisors, we once helped an amazing client get SIX job interviews scheduled within a week. All thanks to LinkedIn. Therefore, if you have a LinkedIn profile that is not optimized or you perhaps, do not know how to use LinkedIn to boost your career, then, simply reach out to us.

Consider working with a career coach

If you’ve never thought of working with a career coach during your job hunt, then, it’s time for you to consider it as an option. We often recommend that you work closely with a career coach before you are even ready. This is to enable you to have a stress-free journey.

Now, when you work with an experienced Career Coach, it makes your job hunt easier because they can help you get your desired job quicker than you would – if you handled your job hunt yourself. Also, when you work with a career coach, they help you create solid job search plans that position you as an authority hence, giving you an edge over other applicants. Plus, there’s nothing better than having a career expert hold your hand down your career journey. In such a case, you are most likely not to make those costly mistakes that other candidates make.

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Always Follow-up After Submitting Your Application

When you apply for a job, it is important to follow-up with your application after some days. This is because when you apply for jobs, the chances are that other applicants are applying for that same job. Hence, it is essential to regularly follow-up with your application to boost your chances of getting noticed. When you consistently follow-up with your application, there’s a huge chance that your application might get noticed.

Lastly, when applying for jobs, there are other tips you must remember, and these are – avoid using generic templates at all costs because they are often ineffective. Always take your time to personalize your resume to the job description, don’t forget to write an engaging cover letter that hooks the recruiter, and utilize the use of relevant keywords.