One way that can be extremely valuable is through relationships. You've heard the saying "it's not what you know, it's who you know." In these times, that is even more true.
When employers have hundreds of applicants, if one of them just happens to be an acquaintance of a current employee it saves them lots of work reading through resumes, doing dozens of interviews, etc. Plus, the candidate is a known quantity - they are being recommended by someone who already works in the organization.
So if you're a job seeker, spend some time networking, and then building relationships with the people you meet. You never know who they may know.
Coming next: How do I start networking?
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