How To Increase Your Chances of Getting a Job Interview

If you are hunting for a great new job in today’s economy, you will find that you have to work harder than ever to get an employment interview.  The simple fact is that there are now more qualified candidates out there for virtually every position, which means that you have to work harder to make yourself stand out.  More importantly, you have to know how to do this while still remaining professional.

One thing that you want to do when you are hoping for a job interview is to include a cover letter with your resume.  More importantly, you need to write a cover letter that impresses.  A vast majority of employers say that they are influenced by a cover letter, and ensuring that you use yours to make yourself memorable and to let a prospective employer know exactly why you are the right person for the job increases your chances of landing that vital interview.

The second major tip to keep in mind is that your resume really needs to pack a punch.  Most employers look at a resume for fifteen seconds before deciding if a job interview will be offered.  If you want to make it past the fifteen second mark, make it good.  Don’t lie or exaggerate, but be concise and be certain to use expressive words.  Use words that are professional and that convey a strong positive image and you increase your chances of a job interview.

When you want a job interview in today’s world, you have to work hard to sell yourself.  Follow these two rules and remember to call back to inquire about your resume every two weeks, and you are much more likely to land that interview!

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