In this day and age, it’s crucial to stand out during your job search. Otherwise, your CV gets unread and unnoticed. This is a common problem for job seekers. So, how can you stand out from the crowd when applying online? Here are some tips from our career experts at Bayt.com to help you stay one step ahead: 1. Have a CV that matches the job Learn everything you can about the company. Tailor your CV to show what you know about them and their industry. And, more importantly, use keywords in your CV that will catch the recruiter’s attention and appear on top of employers’ search results. For example, if the ad says they are looking for a “self-starter,” make sure you put the words “self-starter” somewhere near the top of your CV. (Read: Tips to optimize your Bayt.com CV). 2. Create an online presence The best way to do that is to build a Public Profile on Bayt.com, complete it with full details of your professional experience and key specialties. To shine even more as a thought leader in your field, we encourage you to join Bayt.com Specialties where all the specialists meet to network, get ranked, and share valuable knowledge and insights. 3. Beat the CV search algorithm! Before you can stand out to the employer, you have to stand out to the applicant tracking software, or the algorithm used to list applicants when employers browse through their CVs. There’s a real art to getting your CV noticed in today’s technological job hunt. You absolutely MUST read the job description very carefully and include key terms in your CV. It takes some time, but that’s the way the system works. If your CV doesn’t show you’re a match for the job, you’re not going to get a call because you won’t show in the employer’s search results. I hope these tips will help you enjoy a better visibility!