Get Clear on What You Want

Before you dive into resumes and cover letters, pause and ask yourself: What kind of work actually excites me? What are the skills I’m proud of? What problems do I like solving?

Knowing what you want — and what you bring to the table — makes it easier to go after the right roles and speak about your experience with confidence.

Do Your Homework

A generic application won’t cut it. If you want to stand out, you need to understand the company — not just what they do, but how they think.

Say you’re applying to FortyTwo.tech. Spend time on their blog, check out their projects, see what kind of challenges they’re solving and what tools they’re using. Get familiar with their values and culture.

Then, reflect that in your application. Speak their language. Show them you get it.

Tailor What You Share

You don’t need to reinvent your resume for every job — just highlight the parts that are most relevant. Pay attention to the job description. If they’re emphasizing collaboration, AI, or ServiceNow experience, make sure that shows up clearly in your story.

Same goes for your cover letter: make it specific. Mention something that resonated with you from their site. Share why the role excites you and how your experience connects. Show them that this isn’t just another application — it’s one you actually cared about.

Focus on What You’ve Solved, Not Just What You’ve Done

What problems did you help solve? What processes did you improve? Did your work save time, reduce bugs, help a team move faster, or make a user’s life better? Even small wins count — especially when you back them up with real results or data.

For tech roles, it’s not just about what you built — it’s about why it mattered.

Final Thought

Great applications aren’t just about qualifications — they’re about connection. When you take the time to understand the role, reflect on your strengths, and tell a clear, thoughtful story, you’re not just applying — you’re showing up.

And that’s what gets noticed.