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While the job market remains tough, there are ways for job seekers to stand out in the application process. MyPerfectResume career expert Jasmine Escalera joins Wealth! to break down the top tips for landing your dream job.

"The first step to really take is to understand your unique skills, the value that you bring to an organization, and really to then ask yourself, 'Who in my network can I be talking to or discussing my unique value, what I'm looking for next, to help me facilitate making connections towards potential jobs?'" Escalera explains. She emphasizes the importance of LinkedIn for networking, which job seekers in competitive industries should especially be utilizing.

When making a resume, Escalera encourages focusing not only on keywords, but results. She explains that quantifiable achievements are key, but if you don't have them available, you can opt for something more anecdotal that shows you can do the job and get results. She also encourages writing a cover letter when possible, as it adds a personal touch to your application.

r"When you think about your resume, there could be gaps on your resume. There could be a story there that you're missing in telling. And that's when a cover letter is so important to tell a story," she explains to Alexandra Canal on Wealth!

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This post was written by Melanie Riehl