What’s in?
• An executive summary on your resume that emphasizes your most relevant skills.
• Highlighting key accomplishments on your résumé. Hiring managers want to see results, such as how much time or money you saved a previous employer.
• A concise cover letter or email introduction that’s targeted and relevant, and complements the information in your résumé.
• Compelling social media profiles. How you present yourself on social media, from LinkedIn to Twitter to Google+, can be a major boon or bust for your job-search efforts. Use these sites to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise.
• Video interviews. These have become increasingly common, and can be tricky to master. Learn to present yourself well on camera.
• Multiple interviews. Get ready to meet with many people in a company before a job offer is extended. Although the process can be tiring, keep your energy levels high throughout the process.
• Emailed thank-you notes. Once considered a shortcut, a timely email is now a must. The two or three days it takes to get a letter via post is too long for a hiring manager to wait.