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IN THE WAKE OF THE CURRENT FINANCIAL DOWNTURN, POTENTIAL CANDIDATES NEED TO MAXIMISE THEIR CHANCES TO GET THE BEST JOB AND EMPLOYERS TO GET THE BEST TALENT Now more than ever, companies are becoming extremely selective when evaluating potential candidates. They are keen to test as many candidates before making an offer to ensure they get the best and most deserving. “Not only are companies becoming more selective, but with many more people looking for jobs, the competition is fierce,” opines Naveen Manjunath, managing director, Professional Aptitude Council (PAC) India. “The key is to find ways to stand-out from the crowd,” - Naveen Manjunath, managing director, Professional Aptitude Council (PAC) India Differentiate to gain… Potential candidates need to understand that most people look very similar on their resume, so the key is to differentiate themselves. For example, candidates should look for opportunities to lead groups in their community, mentor young people in their community,