When you submit a resume or application to an employer, where do you picture it heading?

For many professionals, the thought of their resume landing in a digital pile with countless others, all of which boast similar skill sets, can be enough to make you think twice about clicking “Send.” But giving up the search isn’t the answer. Instead, you need a strategy that will help your application stand out from the crowd. Here’s how:

1. Focus on professional relationships, not “networks.” These days, it’s not only who you know – it’s how well you know them (and vice versa). Instead of focusing on getting your materials and name in front of as many people as possible, focus on building relationships through collaborating and sharing information. These relationships keep you top of mind in your collaborators’ thoughts, so when a suitable job opening appears, yours is the first name they drop.
2. Know your “super power” – and use it. When was the last time you felt strongly confident at work? The last project, sale, or task you tackled in which you felt totally in your element and others looked to you for advice? Chances are this moment involved you exercising your “super power” – the skills or abilities you handle best. Find these and make them the focus of your application and your work in order to position yourself as an expert and stand out among the merely competent.
3. Be the best storyteller in the room. People remember stories long after they have forgotten names, dates, and numbers. To make yourself unforgettable in all the best ways, weave your best professional moments into stories. Tell the story of the first big account you landed, the first major project you managed, or what got you into your chosen field in the first place.
4. Make the right friends. Part of building a strong professional network is knowing who to connect with. When you work with a sales and marketing recruiter, you gain an ally with a vast network of strong professional relationships who also has your professional interests in mind.

At SMR Group Ltd, our experienced recruiters can help you stand out from the crowd and find the great sales and marketing job you’re looking for. Contact us today to learn more about our career opportunities in the biotech, pharmaceutical and medical industries.