Tip1: Go to linked in and do a search for individuals who are currently in the line of work you are seeking, if they have their resume attached for a desired company, take a look at their formatting and the type of content they emphasis and try to mirror w/o copying of course.
Also a good time to reach out to them to start networking to see if they can give you a heads up for when opportunities drop
Tip 2) For any job applied, pay attention to all the critical key words that identify the functions and duties and use them in both your resume and cover letter. The more comprehensive and thorough this is done along with providing direct examples of how your skill set relate to the job duties, the better your chances of getting your package passed the software used to eliminate packages. In your cover letter, provide heroin level examples that demonstrates how you used your skills and experience to save the day and resolved a difficult problem. Try to find examples that would help you standout from the crowd.
Tip 3) Exposure: Part of this is a numbers game. Try applying to 15-20 jobs of interest per week.
Tip 4) Don't solely rely on recruiters
Good Luck!
P.S. Even if a company/org only asks for a resume, ALWAYS also submit a cover letter since it tells the story that can sometimes be overlooked in a resume.
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