After you apply online, email the hiring manager directly to get noticed. Find their email on LinkedIn or with Hunter IO, then send a short note saying you applied, why you want the job, and one accomplishment that matters to them. Only 5% of candidates do this.
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Next time you apply for a job online, try this. This will dramatically increase the likelihood that they will look at your resume and even respond to it. And about only 5% of candidates do it, so you should do it. Hop on LinkedIn for to help you figure out who the hiring manager of the role is. You won't know for sure, but heck, you're gonna have to live with that uncertainty. Okay, message them on LinkedIn or use a tool like Hunter IO or Mail Scoop IO to find their email. In your email, say, I just wanted to let you know that I just applied for Xrole and I'm so excited because your company. And then say something about the company that you really like. If have a few accomplishments or ways that you can add value quickly there that you want to throw in, do it. But make this message really brief. Companies get so many resumes and they all seem so generic, so for you to take this time to reach out to them and be like, hey, I'm actually passionate makes a huge difference. Don't get it twisted though. They will not respond every time. I've already written the 20 email templates you need for your job search, so I will link that in the comments. You got this Wi Fi High five.
