Is My Resume Invisible?

 


FACT:

  • On average, a corporate job post receives 250 resumes
  • It takes recruiters only six seconds to review a candidate’s resume
Why are you submitting resumes but getting no response? Hiring managers and recruiters are inundated with applications and they have limited time to review the applications they receive!

How do you get to the top of the list where your resume is pulled and more carefully reviewed? Perhaps more importantly, why is your resume NOT at the top of the pile?

WHAT KEEPS YOU OUT OF THE RUNNING?

Not answering the call of the job posting
Not addressing the needs of the employer
Not determining what you have to offer to that specific job/employer
Not identifying yourself clearly 
Focusing only on what you need and ignoring your value proposition
Focusing on what is important to you and not what the employer has told you is important to them

HOW TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES:

Read the qualifications and the description in the job posting
Research the organization 
Ensure you have a professional resume in an acceptable format for your industry 
Use a lot of white space and an easy-to-read font
Include your contact information
Focus on the top 1/3 of the page of your resume - can a recruiter/employer see who you are and what you have to offer in direct response to their needs in this key space? 

MORE TIPS:

Proof read your resume - read it backwards, from the end to the beginning - this is a sure-fire way to catch errors
Check for the main key words used in the job posting and ensure you've used them in your resume where appropriate
Customize each resume for the job you want 

Hire a coach! An experienced job search coach can help navigate this process with you, providing feedback, helping you stay motivated and feeling positive, guiding you in setting your goals and strategizing on how to achieve them. 

Want more information? 
aprilmcginniscoaching@outlook.com



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