Job Hunting? 7 Surefire Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

When applying for a job, you don’t just want to get noticed. You want to stand out as one of the best candidates the company has ever seen. After all, competition is keen and for coveted positions, you need to go the extra mile to gain an edge over the other applicants.

Especially if you're looking to switch jobs, how do you differentiate yourself from the rest in the crowd and win the attention of your future employers? Read on.

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Make sure you send out a ‘Thank You’ email — no later than 24 hours after the interview — to show that you appreciate your interviewers’ time. These small gestures may seem ‘basic’ but not everyone will go through the trouble to do it. Regardless of how the interview turned out, be sure to practise this. Keep the email short, sweet and sincere. To ensure it doesn’t seem cookie-cutter, personalise it by mentioning a conversation that happened during the interview. Take the opportunity to reinforce your interest and enthusiasm in the position and company and make sure to highlight why you feel you’d be a good fit.