Put yourself in the employer's shoes. There are more jobseekers out there than there are jobs to fill. Therefore, you are naturally going to pick the candidates who show that they are best suited to your company, right? That's why it's so crucial that, as a savvy jobseeker, you learn to give the employer exactly what he wants.

Sure, there are jobseekers out there who send in generic resumes and cookie-cutter cover letters. But if you want the perfect job for you, you've got to make an effort to personalize and customize your approach. Win over the employer, and you'll win yourself your ideal job!