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Want to boost your chances of landing an interview? Here are five simple but strategic moves that can help your application stand out – even when AI is doing the first round of screening.

Apply early. Being among the first applicants can matter as much as the application itself.

Optimise your resume for AI screening. Follow some basic formatting rules to help the Resume Parsers or Applicant Tracking Systems make sense of your resume, such as avoiding graphics, unusual section names and stick with doc or pdf file types.

Tailor your resume to the job ad. Mirror the exact language and keywords the company uses in its job advert.

Look for a referral. Check LinkedIn for mutual connections at the company and ask if they'd be willing to make an introduction. A referral gets your application noticed.

Boost your visibility on LinkedIn. View the recruiter or hiring manager's profile (with an up-to-date, public one of your own). It's a small signal that can help you stand out.

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