How do you make yourself different from every candidate applying for the same position?

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I would think that might be what gets you the job. I would research the position I was applying for throughly. Then "play up" any strong points I have that qualify me for the position. Such as being able to work independently or strong leadership abilities. That sort of thing.

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I really recommend paying a lot of attention to your resume. It's the first contact you'll have with your potential employer. An employer really only spends 30 seconds looking at a resume if you're lucky, so you want something that's visually appealing and something that really sells your skills.

WHen I say you want something that sells your skills, I mean skills pertaining to the job you're applying to. If you're applying to a job in administrative assistance, don't include your work experience as a fry cook at McDonalds, unless you really believe you gained some sort of transferable skill from it.

 

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