Is Your Resume Not Getting Any Response?

Chandra Fox

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In our work with thousands of resumes, we have recognized reasons that resumes are not noticed and how they can be corrected. There tend to be patterns of inappropriate information in many of the resumes that come into our office. If you ensure that your resume does not reflect these faux pas, you will have a much better chance of standing out from the rest of the crowd.

No results, only duties

If a resume is only a list of responsibilities, it doesn't allow the employer to understand why a resume represents a person that is the perfect candidate for the position. To make your resume stronger, demonstrate how you are different. You should articulate your successes throughout your career in your resume.

Dollars and Cents

Make it easy to spot any increases in dollars or percentages you've had in each position. A company reviewing your information wants a good fit for the position to increase profitability by minimizing training costs associated with a bad hire. Make it easy for the reader to understand your assets. Demonstrate in your resume how you contributed to the bottom line wherever possible.

Empty promises

If you have certifications or information that are outdated or inaccurate on your resume, it may not be as appealing to an HR manager. Update the information you provide and be sure that you graduated from the organization you list on the resume.

Overblown

If your resume is overflowing with action verbs, making it so the reader cannot understand the actual work you accomplished, tone the resume down. Action words have a place in a resume, but too much of anything is not good.

Personal Information

Many people over explain their situation - whatever that may be - in a resume. For example, if you were a stay at home mom for five years and are re-entering the work place, then format your resume to emphasize your work experience and leave the personal information out, utilizing a hybrid or functional resume.

Armed with this information you should be ready to begin drafting your resume so that it makes it to the top of the stack. If you get stuck, hire a professional. The main focus should be to make your career history stand out with things you've achieved above and beyond those of your peers.

 

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