You have chanced upon an amazing opportunity, updated your resume, perfected your cover letter and got your references in order. So far so good everything seems to be perfect. Well just relax and remember before you make that all important submission just ask yourself, what sets you apart. With an extraordinary resume, a great cover letter and really strong references you may be feeling quite confident and that really is very reassuring.
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Chances are the other candidates who have applied alongside would most probably be carrying comparable documents. Now comes the gaming changing equation, if you really have set your eyes on the gig, you need to be bold and got to prove your worth much before you are asked to do so, check a few job seekers website for more tips.
The best case scenario is to assume other qualified candidates are pursuing the same with equal single minded effort; you constantly need to remind yourself, what possibly could be done from your side besides doing the obvious to showcase your abilities, skill set and perfect fit for the job in question.
The key is to showcase your overall capability in such a fashion as to demonstrate a level of drive and enthusiasm that none of the other candidate demonstrated in the same fashion. It could be being able to plan and execute meticulously, demonstrate strong writing skills, being able to think creatively. Chances are you will catch the recruiter’s or the hiring committee’s attention and walk your way through the job to much to the chagrin of all others.
Few ideas that can boost your appeal as a candidate are listed below, for more refer to refer to a good job seekers website.
- Draft a pain letter, and solve the issues plaguing the company
- Catch hold of an insider on, say LinkedIn and get the person to vouch for you, this will earn you brownie points
- Showcase skills beyond cover letter and resume
- Ask bold questions in an interview as it is a two way street
