If you’ve ever filled out a job application and said to yourself, “There’s no way they’ll pick me out of 500+”, don’t fret, you’re not alone. The job landscape in 2025 is the most competitive it’s ever been, and some days it feels like you can vanish. But getting noticed isn’t magic, it’s strategy.
Read on for 3 proven methods to get your application seen through the fray and increase your odds of landing that interview.
1. Customize Your Résumé to Every Job
The most common error job seekers make when job hunting is using the same résumé for every job.
Why it matters: Most companies utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), which read through your résumé and look for key words and phrases within the job post.
What to do:
Replicate the language of the job posting.
Personalize your headers and bullets.
Emphasize relevance — not merely your duties.
This minimal time investment can greatly raise your profile with recruiters.
2. Emphasize Quantifiable Results, Not Tasks
Tasks won’t get you hired. Results will get you hired.
Recruiters don’t care as much about what you were going to do and more about the results you delivered. Numbers are sexy and memorable.
Examples:
Rather than: “Maintained social media sites.”
Say: “Increased followers on Instagram by 75% within 6 months through strategically created content.”
When you measure your success, you demonstrate value — in an instant.
3. Connect Prior and Post Interview
Hiring is human. Human beings remember people who impress them more than they do a résumé.
Here’s how to leave a lasting impression:
Make a thoughtful comment on the company’s most recent LinkedIn post.
Handwrite a thank-you note after the interview.
Say something specific from your conversation that was memorable.
These little things demonstrate initiative, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.
Intention Is What It Takes to Be Noticed
Today’s oversaturated market means it won’t work to let your résumé “speak for itself.” You need to be deliberate about how you present yourself.
✅ Tailor your résumé
✅ Quantify your impact
✅ Stay top-of-mind by being authentic
Struggling to stand out
Here at Axcess, we assist professionals like you in getting jobs that align with your abilities, your passion, and your worth. Sick of being invisible during your job hunt — let’s turn the tables.
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