Out-of-the-Box Approaches to the Job Search (That Actually Work)

You've heard the commonly cited statistics before: 80% of job openings are unlisted; there are 100+ resumes submitted for every job posting; 50% of submitted applications are weeded out by software and never even reviewed by a human.

While stats like these should be taken with a grain of salt, there's no doubt that today's job market is highly competitive — and candidates should be prepared to go the extra mile in order to grab the attention of hiring managers.

This is particularly true if you're thinking about entering a creative field, drastically switching career tracks or aiming to work for a tech behemoth like Facebook. (If your goal is to land a job at a big financial institution or at a law firm, you might want to stick to the more traditional resume formats, cover letters and overall professionalism, though an out-of-the-box approach may still prove successful if executed with tact.) Read more...

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Out-of-the-Box Approaches to the Job Search (That Actually Work)