HOW TO STAND OUT FROM OTHER JOB APPLICANTS
When you’re applying for a new job, your biggest challenge is making yourself stand out. And right now with lots of people competing for a limited number of positions, this is truer than ever before. If you can’t stand out and make yourself look different to the bulk of people submitting applications, you’re going to end up disappointed and that’s obviously not what you want. Here’s more about how to make yourself stand out.
Show the Skills Most Others Don’t Have
First of all, you need to show off your skills, but not just the generic skills that you feel most people have. Instead, you should work on displaying the skills that you feel are quite unique and that allow you to stand out from the crowd. Standing out means showing employers a side to you that not every other candidate is going to be able to offer.
Create a Digital Career Portfolio
Having a portfolio that’s easy for potential employers to access and browse through is always a good thing. And rather than carrying around a big paper portfolio with you, it makes a lot more sense for you to create a digital career portfolio. That way, you can send a quick link to employers and they can view it digitally as and when they want to.
Take Time Crafting Your CV
One of the best ways to stand out is via your CV. After all, this is what employers look at to first judge you, and that’s something that's done before they’ve ever met you or spoken to you in person. You need to craft a CV that strikes the right tone and presents you in the best possible light; these resources should help you to do that, so make the most of them.
Consider Using Multimedia
These days, more and more job candidates are looking to stand out by harnessing the power of multimedia. Maybe you can create a video that covers your CV and shows a more personal side to you at the same time. It’s certainly something that’s a little more unique and helps you to stand out from other candidates who probably wouldn’t have put so much effort in.
Be Clear About What Drives You
If you’re going to clinch that job, you’re going to need to be clear about what drives you and what’s motivating you to get to where you want to be. You should try to be clear about these things and have answers to these kinds of tough questions that make sense and resonate with the interviewer. Great answers to these questions will help you stand out.
If you can get the things we’ve discussed here right, you’ll give yourself a much better chance of standing out for the right reasons and really impressing employers. It’s not easy, but it’s worth putting in the extra efforts now so you can reap the rewards in your career going forward.