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Hilary Roberts , Chief Executive and Founder , HRC Recruitment discussing the best way to stand out in the crowd

WHAT ’ S THE BEST WAY TO STAND OUT AS A CANDIDATE IN A CROWDED JOB MARKET ?

It ’ s getting harder and harder to stand out as a candidate . Paradoxically , we ’ ve never had better access to tools and technology that can help us differentiate ourselves from the long queues of people vying for the same job . In the age of social media , how we present ourselves and the methods by which we search and apply for jobs have changed dramatically . Some companies have been known to ask for video CVs , hold interviews over Skype , or even take candidates out for dinner dates .

Nevertheless , through all the change and the evolving ways businesses are looking to recruit , a few longstanding truisms continue to be relevant – regardless of the company you ’ re applying to and the level of experience they ’ re looking for .

First , ask about the interview process . Before you go in , you should know what to expect , who will be on the panel , and what will be involved . If they ’ re going to include psychometric testing , you might want to think about taking a few online as a dry run .

Equally , if it ’ s a competency-based interview , then you should get in the right mindset . If you haven ’ t been to an interview for a while , look up common questions online , Q & As with business owners about what they look for in applicants , and ask a friend to run through it all with you . When it comes to the actual interview , don ’ t forget that first impressions still count . I know it ’ s ridiculous and many companies are trying different ways of overcoming their unconscious biases , but it ’ s better to play it safe . Dress to impress by wearing smart , business-appropriate clothes and make sure you are well kempt .

One of the best ways of making a good first impression is preparation . Do your research on the business beforehand , the job role , and look into the boss – their social media profiles will be particularly useful sources of information . It ’ s absolutely imperative that you look interested , so have questions ready . No doubt there will be some

5 unexpected questions too and , even if you are thrown by them , stay cool and answer on your own terms .

Another important way of standing out at an interview is by being enthusiastic . Actively listen to what the interviewer is saying , show you have a passion for their line of work and the opportunities the position affords . That said , you don ’ t need to affect anything – being overly gregarious can be a red flag to some interviewers and may make you appear insincere . Ultimately , that means being yourself .

Most of all , have confidence . You wouldn ’ t be asked to interview if the hiring manager hadn ’ t seen something in your CV which interested them – whether it ’ s directly relevant to the role or not . You will have amassed a huge amount of experience throughout your career , you just have to think about the best way of showcasing and communicating it .

Follow these pointers and you can ’ t go wrong – they ’ ll put you in the best possible position to get the job . And , even if you don ’ t really know whether you want the position , it ’ s better to be made the offer and have a choice to make .

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WHAT ’ S THE BEST WAY TO STAND OUT AS A CANDIDATE IN A CROWDED JOB MARKET ?