In applying for jobs, how do you ensure that you stand above the competition in getting the role? Is it luck or is there a formula to landing the job? Qualifications, skills and experience aside, there is more to a successful job application.
In sieving through hundreds of applicants, employers lookout for the candidate that is best suited for the role. But I do have all the criteria that the employer is seeking you may say.
Question is, did you manage to convey this clearly to your potential bosses? Perhaps this is the reason why you have not been receiving the call back after the many interviews you have attended.
To stand out in your application, here are some questions that you need to ask yourself:
1. Resume
Have you updated your resume and customised it to be aligned to the job role you’re applying for?
2. Research
Have you done enough research on the company and the industry to determine if you’re the right fit for it?
3. Interview
Are you prepared to answer the questions that the employer will ask during the interview?
4. Network
Have you checked if you know anyone working for the company that will be able to give you the edge over the other applicants?
