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Look Beyond the Job Description

venture to dig deeper, Shahmetova said.

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Look up the hiring managers LinkedIn profile or the teams most recent initiatives and pain points.

Then, tailor your CV to target these difficulties specifically.

Make Your Side Hustle Count

Skip the generic skills list.

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Instead, Shahmetova suggested highlighting relevant side projects that connect to the role.

Tell Stories That Show Growth

Dont just list achievements show how youve evolved.

Include a What I Would Do Differently Now section, Shahmetova said.

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Shahmetova suggested finding a polite way to criticize a component of the companys existing strategy and propose a solution.

You dont need dazzling tricks, Shahmetova explained.

You just need techniques that prove you think differently.

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