13 unusual things jobseekers have done to get noticed

With an anticipated surge in jobseekers expected next month (according to CV-Library), it’s only going to get harder for candidates to get noticed by employers.

This predicted deluge of applications means that being distinctive is an increasingly decisive factor.

Rosemary Haefner, Chief HR Officer at CareerBuilder.com, says that recruiters and candidates are starting to realise this, and that an extraordinary cover letter and a résumé just isn’t enough these days.

“Unfortunately,” she adds, “what many aren’t realising is that the catch is making sure you do that in a professional, respectful way.”