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How to Stand Out From the Crowd

By Ceren Cubukcu | Aug 28, 2020
Ceren Cubukcu | ACHNET

It is important to distinguish yourself from the rest of the crowd if you want to find a job which you are really excited about. You need to make an impression that will make people remember you. This impression both needs to be on paper such as on your resume and cover letter as well as in person. Below you can find some tips to stand out from the crowd.

. Tailor Your Resume and Cover Letter: Your resume and cover letter should be tailored according to the job description. Short and to the point sentences are key to achieving success. Don’t forget that a person like you will read these and s/he doesn’t know you so that you need to bring out your abilities that will fit the most to the requirements of the position.

. Network: It is about who you know nowadays. Therefore, use all opportunities to meet with new people in your field. You can do this by going to conferences, industry events or career fairs or by trying to message key people in your desired companies through social media. Many jobs are filled without even posting a job ad online. These types of jobs are advertised internally only and candidates are found through referrals of current

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