This is part 4 of a series covering basic things employers look for in applicants. While every job, hiring manager, employer and situation is unique, there are usually common traits that employers look for, in almost every position.

A fourth thing that nearly every employer looks for is ... What makes you special?

When employers see hundreds or thousands of applicants for each position, they are no longer satisfied with candidates who are qualified. Qualified isn't enough any longer - When so many applicants are available to choose from, employers seek candidates who offer more than just being qualified.

However, most of you haven't been taught how to write a resume that portrays you as special.

Why?

Because we have been taught how to paint ourselves as commodities ... we've been trained to emphasize that we were merely qualified to do a job. In times of candidate shortages, it didn't matter that we were trained to be the same as everyone else ... commodities. But during times of job shortages, Hiring managers look for candidates who can show they are special, that they go beyond being just qualified.

Read further to learn 5 ways you can portray yourself as special ... rather than as a commodity candidate:

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