During the midst of the current 2020, we are all thinking of new ways to stand out and be noticed. Are you ready to go that extra mile and make the best use of your time now? As famously said by Charles Darwin “ It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but rather the one most adaptable to change”. Let’s find out how we can seize the moment right now and make every opportunity out of this crisis. 

Here are some tips to Stand Out from the crowd in your career and show your prospective employer and why you deserve that job over your peers. It truly is the “Survival of the Fittest”!

1. Your extracurriculars matter 

Be involved in your dream industry in your free time by showing an interest in taking up reading books related to your sector, completing additional courses online etc. This extends your ‘I want to go the distance’ attitude to the employer and how eager you are to land the job. 

Another additional tip is you could also set up your own blog and add it to your CV and LinkedIn. Researching and following the footsteps of your career Guru’s, also help to motivate you to work harder and make unique changes in your own career journey.  

2. Add a personal touch

Reach out to your potential employers on LinkedIn and connect with employees working at the companies you have applied. Reaching out to your prospective employer following an interview, shows that you are thoughtful and will leave a lasting impression as a candidate. 

You can also be active members of institutions related to your industry and take part in online events and forums. Mentioning this in your CV makes you stand out as a well rounded professional in your industry. 

In the current time, many businesses are pushing towards remote working.  Your ability to switch your working lifestyle easily and quickly to remote working, shows a very desirable sought-after quality to some employers right now. To learn and understand how you can switch to remote working, stay tuned for the next blog post!

3. Embrace social media

Use social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook to strengthen your online presence and industry connections. Having a good reputation on social media immediately catches the eye of recruiters. This drastically improves your chances of landing that job you have applied for.

One way to stand out on LinkedIn is to have recommendations from your former colleagues, managers, professors etc. This shows reliability and competitiveness to the potential employers and adds credibility to your CV. 

4. Research and research again

Some of us browse through the ‘About Us’ section on the company’s website and that’s where our research ends. Broaden your sources by reading blogs, online articles, newspaper stories to stay updated on the current happenings. 

Again, read up on the employee profiles on LinkedIn to give you an understanding of what skills and experience that you can also gain. Think about what you would contribute to a company and how the company’s values match with yours. 

5. Ace your interview

To successfully ace your interview the first step is to practice what you would say about yourself and your experience. During the interview speak in a sense that you are already working at the job by talking about what you would contribute to the company and the changes you can bring about. You could also offer suggestions and illustrate a new perspective of the company that you have found out during your research. 

Stay attentive to your interviewer and when in doubt don’t feel afraid to ask questions. In addition, to feel confident for your interview, dress smart and keep a strong approachable body language. 

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