This is the best time to submit a job application

Unemployment has steadily improved in the United States. However, due to the economic stress of the past year, a large percentage of people remain looking for jobs.

Finding a job is a difficult process, mostly because almost everything seems to be out of your control. But according to some hiring professionals, the decision to submit a job application can have an important impact.

The Huffington Post spoke to several recruiting and HR professionals who shared some of the facts to keep under control when applying for job postings. Several said the best time to file an application is either early in the morning or late at night.

“The early bird catches the worm,” says job search strategist Ashlee Watkins. “I checked the applications at any time of the day, but usually the first check of my applications was first thing in the morning.”

By submitting your application early in the morning or late at night, you can stand out from the herd. Getting seen first isn’t much on the whole, but it’s a significant boost when so many people are applying for the same job. Coupled with the right work experience, this can be a crucial factor in an interview.

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Other factors that will help are the time the job posting was open. In general, the earlier you apply for the position, the better your chances are. If the job posting has been on the site for more than a month, it is likely that the company will already have a pool of qualified people after the position.

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While the hiring process is never easy, one good thing the internet offers us is easy job search. And while it does seem like the competition for jobs is fierce right now (and it is), you can do your best to differentiate yourself in every possible way.