One source of frustration for many recruiters and hiring managers is wading through a sea of resumes from obviously unqualified job applicants. Times are tough and people are desperate, but sending resumes for jobs that in don't match their skill sets could do more harm than good. To be fair, some job descriptions open the door for unqualified candidates by being too vague. So, really, it's up to the job seekers to learn how to increase their chances of being invited for job interviews.

Recruiters at Stanton Chase, a global executive search firm, offer this advice for how candidates can become "The Perfect Fit" for the jobs they desire:

• Those in transition need to change the game. They need to know their most valued skills and where they have a track record of delivering surefire results in a business environment.
• They need to target companies and leaders that might need what they have.
• They need to sell into that situation - the promise of help, growth, turnaround, relief, profitability, and improved processes.
• The goal is that someone might create a role for you. A good "in" could also be to ask them to access your offerings on a consulting basis - which is paid prospecting for a permanent opportunity.
• Relate your successes to the open position. Don't make the focus of your accomplishments and knowledge specific to that previous role, make it known how you can transition it and make it work in this new position.

Finding the right job in today's market is tougher than ever because employers have the luxury to be choosy. Job seekers must be certain that they are the right fit for the jobs for which they apply, otherwise they could find themselves on the slippery slope of rejection that could end in discouragement.