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How to Stand Out in Engineering Jobs: Tips from Recruitment Experts 

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Let’s face it - today’s job search isn’t easy. Whether you’re an experienced engineer or technical professional or just starting out in your engineering career, you’ve probably noticed how competitive the job market has become. The current environment has an extremely high number of applicants for a single role, so how can you make sure your application isn’t just seen, but stands out from the pack?

As specialist engineering recruitment consultants who view hundreds of resumes each week, we’re sharing our top strategies to help you rise above the noise and get noticed by hiring managers - for the right reasons.

1. Tailor Your Resume for Every Application

Sending out the same resume to every job? Stop right there. Generic resumes get generic results. To get noticed, you must customise your resume to match the criteria outlined in the job advertisement. Mirror keywords and highlight relevant achievements that align with the role. The more specific you are, the more likely you'll get past both recruiters and the applicant tracking system.

2. Build a Strong Personal Brand on LinkedIn

Your LinkedIn profile is often your first impression, so ensure you optimise its features. You can start with:

  • Professional photo and headline that reflects your target role

  • A compelling “About” section with your story, not just a list of skills

  • Regular posts, comments or shares to show engagement

  • Recommendations and endorsements

Here are some more tips for crafting your engineering LinkedIn profile for success.

3. Focus on Outcomes, Not Just Responsibilities

Hiring managers care about impact, not job functions. As an example: Instead of saying “managed social media accounts”, you could say “increased Instagram engagement by 40% over 6 months through targeted campaigns.” Use quantifiable results wherever possible. Numbers = credibility.

Beyond interview preparation, the SMART technique can also be used to highlight achievements within your resume.

4. Activate your Network

The hidden job market is real - many roles are filled before they’re ever posted. We work with many clients who need to move fast on filling a role and often start searching for candidates in our CRM. While you can start with connecting with a specialist recruitment consultant – even though you’re not looking for a job, you can also:

  • Reaching out to former colleagues or classmates or recruiters

  • Attending industry events or virtual webinars

  • Engaging with companies you’re interested in on LinkedIn

You don’t have to ask for a job - ask for insights; conversations can often lead to opportunities.

5. Be Proactive and Follow Up

Too many candidates hit “submit” and wait. The most successful candidates follow up - politely and professionally.

Proactivity shows initiative and genuine interest.

6. Prepare for Interviews

Interviews are your moment to shine. Don’t wing it.

  • STAR - format answers for common behavioural questions

  • Research on the company’s mission, leadership and culture

  • Thoughtful questions to ask the interviewer (not just “What’s the salary?”)

Confidence comes from preparation.

With deep expertise in engineering and technology jobs and careers, we stay closely connected to the people and projects shaping the sector across Australia. Wherever you are in your career, we can help you navigate the opportunities. Get in touch with our team to find out how we can support your journey or search current engineering and technology jobs.

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