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'Appear busy, not desperate': 20+ job search hacks to remember when brushing up your resume

Applying for jobs is never a fun time, but there are a few rules people don't really talk about that will make the application process slightly more bearable. 

For instance, if you're one of those people constantly clicking "Easy Apply" on LinkedIn or Indeed, you're not making anything easier for yourself. The first job search hack on this list provides a far more direct solution: apply directly on the company website. You would think this is self-explanatory, but so many of these third-party sites have convinced applicants that they are the "way to go," so to speak. The reality of the matter is that if you can get to hiring managers, HR reps, and potential employers directly, you're far more likely to find success. 

Another nice hack involves tailoring your resume to the posting as much as possible, even using descriptions from the job you're applying for in descriptions of your current or previous positions when relevant and appropriate. Keep scrolling below for some more fun hacks as well. For more, check out this "HR is not your friend" story!

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