Tried And True Ways Of Catching A Hiring Manager's Attention

How do you get a hiring manager’s attention when some job postings receive hundreds of applications?
It can feel like an impossible task.
Remember, cover letters and resumes are not the only way to put yourself in front of someone who could be your next employer.
But for the purpose of this article, let’s say you are following the traditional path that many candidates take in their job search — seeing a job listing online and deciding to apply.
What next?