It’s a Wednesday night. You’ve just finished binge-watching your favorite Netflix series when a thought pops into your head:
“What if I worked at my dream company?”
You check their careers page. Nothing. Not a single opening that matches your skill set.
Most job seekers would exit the page and forget about it altogether. But in 2025’s hiring landscape, success comes to those who take action, not those who sit back and wait.
This is exactly the moment when a statement of interest for a job application can change the game.
Here at Leveraged Resume, we’ve seen firsthand how this proactive, unsolicited job application letter can put candidates directly in front of hiring managers before a role is even posted. In a competitive U.S. market, where AI-driven applicant tracking systems, hidden job opportunities, and networking matter more than ever, a strong statement of interest can be your ticket to getting noticed.
A client once told us, “I had no idea writing a resume would feel like editing a movie trailer of my career.” She wasn’t wrong. The challenge is deciding which scenes deserve the spotlight. When she came to us, her resume had 12 bullet points under one job alone. Impressive work, but overwhelming on paper. If you’ve ever asked yourself how many bullet points per job on resume you should include, you’re not alone.
It’s a question almost every job seeker faces. Too few bullet points, and your resume risks looking thin or incomplete. Too many, and recruiters may feel overwhelmed and lose sight of your most impressive achievements. The balance can feel tricky, but here’s the good news: there is a sweet spot.
These two might look alike on the surface, but they serve very different purposes in a job search.
Statement of Interest
Think of it as saying:
“I want to be part of what you’re building, and here’s why I’d be an asset to your team.”
Cover Letter
This one says:
“Here’s why I’m the right person for this exact job you’ve advertised.”
The U.S. job market today is faster, leaner, and far more competitive than it was even a few years ago. Recruiters are often filling roles through referrals, networking, and internal candidates before the public ever hears about them.
Sending a statement of interest can:
At Leveraged Resume, we’ve had clients land interviews weeks or months after sending a statement of interest, simply because they reached out first.
Here’s a simple framework you can follow:
A cover letter responds to an opportunity. A statement of interest creates one.
In 2025’s competitive job market, where hidden opportunities are often the best ones, sending a well-crafted statement of interest could be the smartest move you make this year.
And if you’re not sure where to start, Leveraged Resume specializes in crafting compelling statements of interest, cover letters, resumes, and LinkedIn profiles that position you as the top choice, whether there’s a posting or not.
Ready to get on the radar of your dream employer? Let’s make it happen.
