When you're applying for a job, you don't just want to get noticed. You want to stand out - but for the right reasons, like impressing the pants off your potential employer, not by turning up in a velour tracksuit and demanding the corner office.

"As recruiters, we have seen it all – from turning up late (or not at all) to an interview and bad-mouthing previous employers to aggressively demanding that a job be offered to you," Resolver Recruitment's Virginia Brookes told WILLIAMS MEDIA.

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Pictured: Virginia Brookes. Image supplied by Resolver Recruitment.

Here are three ways to stand out during the job application process.

Use your manners

Growing up you were probably taught to mind your P's and Q's and Ripley's Believe It Or Not - the same applies during the interview process.

"Often candidates will forget that there are many different stakeholders throughout the process that may have an effect on your eventual offer of employment. This includes notifying your referees that potential employers or recruiters may be contacting them. It is not uncommon for employers to be surprised and even miffed when they are called for a reference they had no idea about."

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And never, ever be rude to the receptionist. 

"You never know who will have a say in your potential job offer," Ms Brookes warns.

Be diplomatic

Employers understand that sometimes you don't exactly leave your last job on the best of terms. Whether it's down to a bad boss, a toxic work environment, or pay disparity, you still need to remain diplomatic about this in interviews.

"Bad mouthing your previous employer in an interview with a prospective new employer will leave a bad taste in their mouth and raise questions of your employability," Ms Brookes said.

Ms Brookes adds it's important that you don't aggressively chase up the recruiter after the interview.

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"While it is good to follow up and thank your interviewer for meeting with you, do not aggressively chase your recruiter or the employer if it’s a no – if they do change their mind you will be the first to know but chasing them excessively may retract a potential change of mind."

Honesty is the best policy

Ms Brookes says that as real estate is quite a small industry, hiring managers and recruiters are highly likely to uncover any lies on your CV.

"A simple reference check with a past employer will often uncover any discrepancies, and if your prospective employer finds out you have stretched the truth on your application, or in an interview, they will likely question how trustworthy you are."

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