HR Reps And Hiring Managers, Tell Us What Would Make An Applicant For A Job Stand Out In 2025

It's officially New Year, New Me season. If you're fed up with work (or need a bigger paycheck), that might also mean it's Looking For A New Job season.

The world of work has changed a lot in the last few years, so if you're an HR rep, hiring manager, or someone else who searches for new hires for a living, we want to hear your best tips for jobseekers in 2025.

Maybe there's an outdated résumé trend, like overly busy and hard-to-read formatting, that immediately lands applicants in your "no pile." Instead, you'd suggest keeping things simple, clear, and easy to skim.

Or perhaps there's a basic jobseeking tip that you see far too many people fail to heed, like being sure to research the company before you show up for an interview. You'd advise applicants never skip this step because it shows that you're really interested in the role, not just spamming applications.

Or maybe you have some helpful tips that can make the whole process faster and easier, like using a specific AI prompt to write a killer cover letter. Jobhunting is stressful enough, so you're happy to share ways to make it a tiny bit easier.

Share your best tips for jobseekers in 2025 in the comments below or via this anonymous form, and you could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.