San Antonio Job Search Woes
I'm not sure what I've done wrong, but I've moved from feeling merely frustrated to overly self-conscious... I have what I thought was a great resume... I have a basic but descriptive cover letter that I customize for each application... I've been very specific about applying to jobs that aren't too lofty but within my experience range and not applying only to entry level positions (been in the workforce for 10 years, so I'm not lacking experience) What is the issue?! I haven't gotten one single response whether it be by return phone call, email, carrier pigeon... I'm at a complete loss... It's not my looks, phone manner, dress; I'm not given the chance to present myself at all in person. So it has to be the resume/CV... Someone help me please! It could be that the companys you are sending your resume to are overloaded with resumes and some just have more experience and a closer skill set to what is needed than you. When there is an overwhelming response to an advertisement, HR or the hiring manager will choose a set number of applicants (10, 20 or maybe 25) and the rest get tossed or filed. Most people do not respond to the applicants not chosen for the interview. Have you tried applying to jobs that are slightly under your range of expertise solely to get your foot in the door? When perusing a company's on-line jobsite, note the jobs that you would like to apply for that are within your range and apply for those, but also apply for the ones that you are slightly overqualified for and once inside the interview room, mention to the interviewer that you have applied for other jobs within the company. Contact the receptionist and ask for the name of the person hiring for (whatever job). Make it sound as if you received a call from the company to contact them for an interview but your machine cut off when the person gave their name. Then send that person a letter or email as a followup. | |
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