When you are applying for a job, it can be very difficult to ensure you stand out from the other applicants. Sometimes there are hundreds, if not thousands, of them competing for the very thing you want: your dream job. No matter what the vacancy is, you can bet your bottom dollar there will be a flood of résumés from hopeful applicants all wanting to get their foot in the door.
For jobs where competition is high, hiring managers and human resources staff can be quick to spot mistakes, typos or nitpicky details on your résumé that will inevitably land it in the trash. Many people don’t make it past the initial paper-sift phase because their résumé fails to pique interest.
With that said, here are seven simple ways you can make your application stand out from other applicants and improve your chances of being interviewed for that dream job.