- A résumé that has been customized to their open position
- Skill sets listed first on the résumé
- A cover letter is included with the résumé
- An application that is addressed to the specific hiring manager
- A résumé that includes a link to a candidate's blog, portfolio, or website
Here are 5 things HR managers say pay attention to in an application
Here are five things that HR managers say make them more likely to pay attention to an application: