To go above and beyond what's asked for in the job listing, apply in a creative way by supplying a small project with your application, like developing a mock marketing campaign or highlighting improvements that could be made to an existing campaign from the company. Learn how to do this to showcase your interest in a role without overdoing it.
- [Narrator] Most applicants apply for a role…through a posted job listing.…But there's other less-conventional ways…to express your interest in a position…and draw attention to your creativity.…Reach hiring managers and recruiters…by applying for a job in a memorable way…that goes beyond the traditional application process.…Like how one applicant applied…for a marketing role at a candy company…with a resume printed on a chocolate bar!…Or how another included a link in their application…to a video, introducing themselves.…
The point of this extra effort is to showcase…that you're particularly interested…in working at a certain company,…as you'll only be able to apply like this…for a small number of roles.…There's endless ways to showcase your creativity…to stand out when applying to a marketing role.…But here are two approaches to consider…when you're ready to go the extra mile.…One approach is reimagining part of the application process…to reflect your personality and skill set.…
For example: when I applied for a social media role…
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1/2/2019- Developing marketing experience and skills
- Searching for marketing jobs
- Developing a portfolio and resume
- Applying for marketing jobs
- Acing the interview
- Succeeding at a new job
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