How to impress hiring managers -

How to impress hiring managers - How can you impress hiring managers? If only you knew how desperate some hiring managers are for youâ€"or anyoneâ€"to be the right candidate for the job, you would be surprised! No one wants to interview endless disappointing candidates only to go back to the drawing board without a hire. Its not very difficult to stand out from the crowd of applicants, because many job seekers fail to follow the most basic job search rules. How to impress hiring managers Apply for jobs youre qualified to do. In the 2013 CareerXRoads Source of Hire report, respondents estimated that half of all applications were unqualified. The report also cites the February 2013 Talent Board white paper, which questioned 90 firms about their job applicant pool. That paper reported an estimated 60 percent of applicants were unqualified. Show why youre a match for the position. Describe exactly how and why youre a good match for the position via your resume, online profiles and other application materials. Dont rely on your cover letter to make the case for youâ€"weave the details directly into your resume. Job descriptions are the best sources of information about what employers want. Be the candidate you are on paper. You can create the most amazing resume, detailing exactly why youre the best candidate for the job, but if you cannot fluidly and succinctly talk about those experiences in the interview, you may lose the opportunity to compete for the job. Suggest a way to solve a problem. When you win an interview, its because the employer believes you have the basic qualifications necessary to do the job. If you want to be irresistible, do your research in advance and identify a problem or concern the employer faces and suggest how you may be able to help solve it. Be likable. You may be surprised to learn that some people would choose to hire a likable person over a competent person. Obviously, the best-case scenario is a candidate who is both likable and qualified, but its not that shocking that hiring managers often will seek a good fitâ€"someone who will work well and mesh with the other employees on the teamâ€"as a key factor when hiring. When you extend yourself and think of the employers needs, you will be much more successful landing a job. Read the whole post on U.S. News World Report photo by tricky (rick harrison)