What if you didn’t have to keep sending out those resumes and just hoping for the best? What would happen if you didn’t have to find yourself sinking into another “I’m never going to get a decent job” moment when you don’t even get a call back?
Though resumes and cover letters are important for getting on the right path to your desired career, it’s also time to think outside-the-box.
Erica Breuer, founder of Cake Resumes, gives three great tips in this article for The Muse on how to stand out and land that job interview without ever even applying for the job:
- Make Some Noise With Great Content
- Stop Waiting for Recruiters to Notice You
- Get Noticed With a Little “Wink Marketing”
These approaches take a little time. They’re the “long game” as far as job hunting goes. But when you add up the time you might spend applying to a zillion online openings and hearing nothing back, backdoor approaches to landing interviews actually save you time in the long run. Start creating interesting things and drawing attention to them today so that there are opportunities waiting for you when you’re ready for your next career pivot. – Erica Breuer
#3 is our favorite. Wink. Wink.
Need some assistance with creating that perfect resume to bring to the interview? Contact a representative at your nearest Central Region Job Center today and they will be happy to assist.