How To Make Your Application To Stand Out And land A Job

                                    

Whenever you apply for a job, you have the chance to be a standout, a star, or at least a unique individual with a string of talents that may be a good match for the employer’s needs.

Being able to  identify what makes you a great talent for each of  the  jobs you wish to apply for, as well as, being able to figure out what you need to be a great talent,  is really a good place to start.

That's because,  what works to make you a standout with KPMG may not be as impressive at Apple or a small start-up in Lagos or Abuja. Core traits that work for small entrepreneurial organizations may be miles apart from the ones that turn heads at a Big Four or Fortune 500 corporation. The key is to draw on your list of strengths and best traits and bring up those that your future boss really values.

You need to see yourself that way before you can   sell yourself that way.  Find the ways that can really make you to  shine. Assess how your talents and traits could really benefit the person who’s about to read your  resume before you  send off your  resume. To stand out, the qualities you include in your application need to resonate with the needs of the company you're applying to.

Want to Convert Your Chances To Job Offers? 

Here are guidelines to follow, as inspired by Elena Bajic, founder and CEO of Ivy Exec

Ms Elena says “It takes quite a bit of energy” to do some research and become a “standout candidate,”-- Elena Bajic, founder and CEO of Ivy Exec

Do These to Make your application to stand out and convert your chances to job offers:

1. Write out the employers you want to work for:

Candidates need to be selective in applying for jobs; “pick and choose those that are highly relevant [to their skills and expertise] says Elena Bajic, CEO of Ivy Exec.

2. Find out the qualities that impress them: 

Some will be written right into the job posting. Others may be in your future employer’s core values or mission statement. Sometimes they can be identified by reading a few blog posts or an in-depth profile of the CEO or senior executive in charge of the area where you hope to work. Look at industry trends and best practices, too.

Also, by connecting on LinkedIn, with and engaging persons working in those firms/ roles, you'll learn helpful tips too.

Lack any of the needed skills?

Start developing them: Enrol to courses that will teach you. Meet and learn from friends and watch YouTube videos that can assist. Practice. Volunteer. And feature these achievements boldly in your CV and cover letter when you apply.

3. Ensure your resume matches your job.
Anyone looking for a job in sales or marketing needs to promote themselves very effectively. An editor cannot afford misspellings or grammatical errors, Bajic said. A manager must show that they are organized and can engage people with their resume. An IT manager’s resume needs a different structure and look than an interactive advertising manager. Different jobs and sectors require varied approaches. So each time you send out your resume, take just 10 minutes to adjust it so it’s a closer match to the job posting.

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4. Follow-up – twice.
After your application is sent out, send an email or make a call to promote yourself again. Then another one week later. When one candidate did this with Bajic, she gave his resume a second look, which led to an interview. “I don’t receive that many follow-ups,” she said, “maybe 5 or 10 percent” of job seekers connect even once after applying.

5. Speed your replies.
When she’s requesting an initial phone interview, Bajic sees those who respond to an email quickly, in a few minutes or so, as “a high energy person who’s engaged.” Someone who does not reply for two or three days may imply that they are less energetic and engaged or not all that interested in the job, she said. Other employment experts say it’s important to show you’re energetic and a quick study, especially if you’re a mature job seeker or one who has been out of the workplace for a few years.

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6. Prepare for interviews.
Take care with this and don’t take it on the fly. When the HR manager calls for a phone screening interview, ask to schedule it the next day – and use those 24 hours to research the company and the job you’re seeking. Take time to envision the job and what it entails, Bajic says. Ask yourself: What is the company trying to achieve here? That way your questions will be more in-depth and your impact better. The unique interview prep program of Smatkaria is especially designed to enable you to shine during  job interviews. Click here to view sample interview prep.

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Conclusion

Remember that what works to make you a standout with KPMG may not be as impressive at Apple or a small start-up in Lagos or Abuja. Core traits that work for small entrepreneurial organizations may be miles apart from the ones that turn heads at a Big Four or Fortune 500 corporation. The key is to draw on your list of strengths and best traits and bring up those that your future boss really values.

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