I have applied to over 300 positions and have yet to get an interview. Why?

Question

Here is some of my career experience,

Playwright - Laugh Productions
09-2000 - present
Author of several successful full length musical comedies to include: An Ole and Lena Christmas, Ole and Lena go to Da Lake, The Night Karaoke Died, Not Just Another Class Reunion, Ole and Lena's Big Adventure, In Search of the Big Apple. Mafia Family Reunion: Featured in “Best of the Midwest, Rediscovering the Heartland”, “Minnesota Business Monthly” and other publications.

President/CEO - Oops Dinner Theatre
05/1999 to present
Plan and direct all aspects of an organization's policies, objectives, and initiatives; responsible for
the short- and long-term profitability and growth of the company; expertise in a variety of the
Theatre’s concepts, practices, and procedures; extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; lead and direct the work of others, to include both administrative and talent; a wide degree of creativity and latitude in decision making

Answer 1

Pehaps your resume needs some help. Be proactive. Don't just email your resume to people, make phone calls and talk to managers. Do research on the places you want to work and be ready to tell them why you'd be a good match for their company.

It is hard to give advise not knowing what you're applying for.

Answer 2

What type of position are you applying for? Also, are you including a cover letter? Finding out the name of the person in human resources or in charge of your particular area and adding it to the cover letter adds a personal touch. You may want to include an objective at the top of your resume. It isn't clear what job you want to get.

Example:

Objective: To join a/an (type of organization) allowing me to apply my (knowledge and skills)

or

Objective: A position as (job title) specializing in (specialty skills).


You can also try a skills list; have at least 5 skills and use active verbs (coordinate, market, edit, etc).

Resume and cover letter help: http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/index.php

Job hunting help:
http://www.oaklandcc.edu/currentstudents/JobHuntingHelp.htm

Best of luck.

Another idea: You can videotape yourself doing a practice job interview with a friend. It's a good way to catch bad habits such as fidgeting, avoiding eye contact, saying "um" a lot, etc.

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Answer 3

Hell sure! today you pick to be earning money, no longer spending it. That sounds like better of a construct your own business enterprise deal. Are you aiming quite extreme or do you only want a job. there is always your community ironmongery save of food market, waiters make good money, and also you get assistance, it truly is spending money top off the bat.@ 19 i became out of the living house and paying my personal way. satisfied searching :-)

Answer 4

As a hiring manger, I can tell you that your resume needs re-vamping. If it's too wordy, I think the person appears too boastful, and will talk too much at work.

I suggest that you spend a little money and have your resume re-done by a pro. It will be well worth the investment.

Answer 5

Have you tried the missionary position? I know of at least 2 openings.

Answer 6

It's a difficult field to get into and to stay in. You may verge on the fine line of being overqualified...

Answer 7

The point is how you are selling yourself. Make sure your portfolio includes your best skills and capability and make sure that you tell them company how this will be beneficial to them and you.

Answer 8

something is speaking louder than your resume. Bathe shave, put on clean clothes and try it again... maybe it's a personal thing and not a bad resume.

Answer 9

Be sure to follow up with the companies.

Answer 10

I agree with the answer Chloe gave. You may well be over-qualified.