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By: Express Employment Professionals<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a job, you\u2019re well aware that the competition is fierce. With so many applicants competing for a single job, standing out from the crowd is a daunting task. You may be the most qualified, best educated, highly trained, hardest working people-person to ever apply for the position. But if you don\u2019t catch the eye of the hiring manager, he or she may never know what a fantastic employee you would be.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes it can seem like there\u2019s no rhyme or reason for why an applicant does not get an interview, but there are a few things you can do to improve your chances. And clearly, the most important thing to do is to submit a formal application in the first place,\u201d said Bob Funk, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Express Employment Professionals. \u201cAs our survey also shows, cleverness can pay off. Be careful though, as not every hiring manager wants a resume in a gift box. But in a crowded field, creativity can make the difference.\u201d<\/p>\n

Express surveyed nearly 400 businesses to help you learn how applicants secure job interviews, some of the cleverest ways job seekers submit applications, and why some applicants do not get interviews. Read on for insider information that just may give you the winning edge in your job search.<\/p>\n

Getting the Interview
\n<\/strong>Hiring decision makers in our survey were asked, \u201cWhat are the best ways for an applicant to get a job interview with your company?\u201d Overwhelmingly, the top response was simply, \u201capplying and submitting a resume\u201d offered by 23% of respondents.\u00a0 Another 12% said a referral was the top way to secure an interview. \u201cApply online\u201d was the third most popular method recommended by our experts with 10%. Finally, 8% of respondents recommend making a phone call.<\/p>\n

Get Creative
\n<\/strong>In past articles, we\u2019ve shared tips on how to make your resume stand out from the crowd<\/a>. But some job applicants take things a step further. We asked our business leaders to describe a clever way in which someone submitted a resume. Here\u2019s a list of the most memorable and creative.<\/p>\n