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When ever that comes to the job search, it's important to concentrate on tactics to make a distinction your self from the competitiveness rather than simply just using the "rules". Through likely hundreds of other candidates competing for every open position, you need to show value (and get that phone ringing with employment interview offers) ASAP.

However, there is a right and a wrong strategy to go about doing this. While in my career as a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), I've seen prospects insert characters within their resumes, offer pages and pages of "supplementary notes" during an job interview, and blow their chances through not following up. The list will go on and on...but you want to know what works, right?

Here are 3 methods that have been shown to consistently garner results:

1) Make a Connection Before Submitting Anything

If your job search is made of simply just applying to job postings, be well prepared for a long wait. On the flip side, giving a resume to an established contact significantly increases your chances of landing an interview, even if the company's not currently hiring! This is the power of tapping into the hidden job market.

-Create a list of "ideal companies" you'd like to give good results for.

-Study their websites to learn contact information for HR Managers or others with similar titles. If you can't look for it, reach out to a staff member in an unrelated area and (politely) ask them to provide it.

-Send an email to your HR contact that innovates yourself and highlights your passion for the company. Provide details on 3-4 areas you really excel in, but keep it simple. End it with a ask for for more information on the company. IMPORTANT: do not linger on the simple fact that you're interested in a job in this email. The goal is to beginning a discussion.

-Continue on dialogues with HR staff at your recommended companies. Figure out as much information as you can and, when you feel comfortable, ask if you can send him or her your resume. Follow up in approximately 1 week's time.

2) Great Resume Structure Equals Interview Success

What precisely constitutes a great resume? A document that has a strong opening, a keyword section with in-demand terms and, most importantly, a do the job history section that sets apart job accountabilities from concrete achievements. The latter, which are commonly listed in bullets, should provide as a series of talking items during the employment interview, allowing for you to expound upon those things you do greatest.

-In your curriculum vitae, for every position listed within the past 10-12 years include a "Key Accomplishments" section that best parts successes. Continue to keep these as quantifiable as probable.

-When ever asked about these jobs during the job interview, be sure to expand upon "Key Accomplishments" first. This makes certain the focus will remain on advantages.

3) A Thank You Letter Needs to Be Genuine

Yes, you should really send a thank you letter following an interview. Simply just don't make the mistake of sending out some thing that reads like a form letter. Being summary, even if it's a letter that's only 2-3 lines long is perfectly reasonable as long as it's reputable. Hew to the sticking with structure:

-Start with a sentence in your essay that has the words "thank you" someplace within it.

-Expand upon a topic broached in the job interview or provide information that might prove useful to the interviewer.

-Exit succinctly.

Remember: a job search is a two-way street! Keep on what sets you apart at the front of your mind, and never be afraid to shake stuff up in order to get where you will need to go. I wish you the best of success!