Subtle Tactics That Help Job Seekers Stand Out
by Clea Badion, Robert Half International
Every job candidate wants to stand out from the crowd, especially in today’s competitive employment market.
According to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are about 6 unemployed workers competing, on average, for each job opening. That’s the highest level since the bureau started tracking these figures nine years ago.
If you’ve been searching for a new position and haven’t seen much success, you may be tempted to try more creative ways to get noticed. But beware: You can attract a prospective employer’s attention in the wrong way.
When Robert Half International asked executives to describe the most unusual thing they had seen or heard an applicant do to distinguish him- or herself on the job hunt, examples included a candidate who sang during the interview and another who brought a 10-page binder detailing his work history.
Instead of these types of over-the-top tactics, try the following ones, which made positive impressions on the executives we surveyed:
Ask Questions
Dress Up
Say Thanks
