Standing apart from your competitors, especially in a candidate-rich market, can seem an impossible task. Even with a professional resume and interview skills, there will always be someone more qualified, more confident, more connected than you. Take this as a given and you will save yourself a lot of emotional turmoil upfront.

Actually pushing to the front of the pack is quite different from simply having the ability to do so. You will find your opening by concentrating on three key areas: commitment, mindset and plan of attack.

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Losing your job or being made redundant does not have to be the end of the world. In fact it could very well be a blessing in disguise. Given the current economic climate globally it is not surprising to learn that a great number of individuals are being laid off and as a way of compensation are presented with attractive redundancy packages. Fortunately, polishing an updated professional resume is not necessarily the only next step.

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