How to get hired for your dream job this year

If you are like most job seekers out there, you have never received advice from an employer on what you must do to get hired. You created a resume and cover letter yourself, sent them out, and hoped for the best in your job search. We see a ton of resumes written by job seekers just like you every week. The?resume mistakes?that we spotted on some of those documents gave us the idea to talk with seven employers and find out what you should do to get hired for your dream job.

Use keywords for your job search

Every employer that we talked to suggested that you should use a lot of keywords from the job description on your resume. But you shouldn’t stop after adding keywords to your resume alone. Employers recommend that you incorporate keywords into your cover letter, personal website, and LinkedIn profile as well.?Keywords are vital for your job search. Hiring managers have less time to scan a resume, so they look for specific keywords that tell them that you are qualified for the job.

Show your interest

None of the employers that we talked to wanted to hire a candidate that was treating the job as just another stepping stone in their career. Employers like it when you are enthusiastic about a job. Always try to?showcase your interest in the job and the employer through your resume. Never let the employer get the idea that you are applying for the job out of necessity. Let your resume and cover letter reflect how you value the work the employer has been doing, and how you have a ton of great ideas to help improve their business.

Show what the employer receives

Every employer told us that they want to see what benefits they receive from hiring an applicant through their resume. You must show potential employers the amazing benefits they will receive when they hire you. The best way to do this is to?highlight your best professional achievements on your resume. Show potential employers how you raised a large amount of funds for your nonprofit employer two years ago. Emphasize how you have nurtured relationships with vendors and sellers to save $2M on a construction project in your previous?project management?role. This will tell potential employers that you can do the same for their businesses.

Avoid mentioning irrelevant information

Employers do not like it when you?mention personal information on a resume. Frankly, it makes things more difficult than they must be. No employer wants to know about your marital status, house address, political inclinations, or religious beliefs when they look at your resume. Keep only what is relevant to the job and remove everything else. If you are an older candidate,?removing some past work experience from your resume?will help you score a job faster.

Emphasize cultural fit

Out of the seven employers that we talked to, six employers insisted that they want to know whether a candidate will be a good cultural fit through their resume and cover letter. So, if your resume does not show a potential employer that you are the best fit for their organization, you will have fewer chances of getting hired. Emphasize the skills that the employer values on your resume. If you have?hobbies and interests?that align with the business values of the employer, highlight them on your resume. Show how you have positively contributed toward creating a better company culture at your past jobs.