<ul><li>Follow up on the application: Send a message on LinkedIn and a personalized email to the company's hiring manager and even its CEO.</li><li>This step is often overlooked, so taking the initiative to reach out can make you stand out in front of recruiters.</li><li>&nbsp;Even if it's a big company like Amazon, reach out to the CEO or higher-ups. Someone on their team might forward your message to the appropriate HR personnel.</li><li>&nbsp;Introduce yourself briefly, mention the role you've applied for, and explain why you are a perfect fit for both the role and the company, ideally in about six sentences.</li></ul>

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