In a time where there is high competition for every job posted, doing what it takesto get your résumé noticed is a top priority for all job seekers. After investing in internet guidance on format, structure, wording and content; or even hiring a professional to construct a winning résumé for you, you would expect to blow the employer out of the water and get ajob offer right away! Unfortunately, that is not how it usually works.
Yes, your résumé is VERY important. It is the key to opening the door to an employer’s interest, but it is up to you to win them over in the interview process. Here is a helpful article on
old vs new techniques to get yourrésumé noticed. In my years as an employment advisor in a rough economy I have seen individuals who have an amazing résumé and impressive skill and background get interview after interview and still not one job offer after months of job search.
That can do something terrible to your self-esteem and desire to keep pushing hard at the job search grind. What I have found when they have come for help at that point is that their interview skills are what have been holding them back! Practice makes perfect but you should also be aware of 5 things that are complete turn offs to recruiters and HR Managers, making your chances of getting that job offer pretty slim.
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