Standing out against other candidates in your job application

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Making your job application from digitalmediajobs.co.uk vacancies stand out to potential employers.

Our site contains thousands of vacancies..  You can refine your search by area, sector and many others including salary and job type  When you are applying for jobs, you'll possibly be  up against competition from other candidates.    

Here are 5 things that we think make candidates stand out to employers in the UK in the digital media space.

Strong technical skills: Employers are looking for candidates with the skills and experience to do the job. Make sure your CV and covering letter that you send  highlight your technical skills, and be prepared to discuss them in detail in interviews.  Wherever you can, be prepared with examples based on previous experience. 

Problem-solving skills: Employers want candidates who can think critically and solve problems. Be able to provide examples of times when you have successfully solved problems in the past.  Interview questions will often ask you to give real life examples so think about this beforehand.

Communication skills: Employers want candidates who can communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Be prepared and able to clearly and concisely explain your ideas and thoughts.  Make sure your covering letter in the job application and your CV do not have any typos or grammatical errors - first impressions do count so make sure you check and double check these before you send! 

Teamwork skills: Employers want candidates who can work well with others. Be able to demonstrate your teamwork skills by discussing times when you have successfully collaborated with others in the past will be of great importance.  

Adaptability: Employers want employees who are adaptable and can learn new things quickly - the landscape is changing all the time.  Be able to discuss times when you have successfully adapted to change in the past or give examples of how you are furthering your knowledge through online courses or things like online certification from organisations such as Meta, Google, Salesforce and Hubspot.  

In addition to these 5 things, employers are also looking for candidates who are motivated, enthusiastic, and have a positive attitude. If you can demonstrate these qualities, you will be well on your way to standing out to employers in your job hunt!  

Good luck in getting your next job!