I have a resume posted on line, It's been spelled checked for errors and proof read. I see that employer's are looking at it, but I'am not getting any result's. Could it be because of the state that I'am living in has such a high unemployment rate at this time compared to the rest of the country.
2007-03-22 10:22:03 · 7 answers · asked by Dana S 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Is your resume marketable enough?
2007-03-22 11:34:43 · answer #1 · answered by Redeemed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a lot of things....where you live being one, how open you are to relocation, whether you requrie sponsorship to work in the U.S., and whether or not you have the skills required to perform the job that the employer has available.
You may also want to consider posting under different subheaders or keywords - maybe you should be listing under Finance instead of Purchasing, for example. Look at the types of work you've performed and see what keywords an employer might search to find you, then list your resume appropriately.
2007-03-22 11:20:58 · answer #2 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may see activity on your resume, but it could be that recruiting firms or temp agency's are viewing it. I find it seldom that company's actually review resumes online and contact people this way.
The unemployment rate may contribute to not being called as well, depending on the line of work you are looking for verses what industry you have near you.
Contact the local placement agency and see what they have to say. It certainly can not hurt you.
2007-03-22 10:27:34 · answer #3 · answered by Jen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be, it could also be that your resume sucks, it could be that you are overqualified or under qualified, it could be that they are other resumes that are just better then yours, it could also be that no one is calling anybody in the first place.
My advice is, if you have a chance to see who and what is getting posted besides yours then you know your competition. Look at theirs and you will see why no one is calling you.
2007-03-22 10:30:33 · answer #4 · answered by J 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not surprised. You need to submit it to each of the companies you want to apply to.
People are lazy. The HR people get enough unsolicited resumes that they don't need to gather more.
It's been my experience that you have to be pro-active. It's your career - you have to manage it.
Good luck.
2007-03-22 10:33:52 · answer #5 · answered by John T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get out there. move yourself. It's an economy where if you don't do it yourself no one will do it for you. If I was hiring I don't want to waste my time searching, I have other things to do. If you are interested YOU come to me.
2007-03-22 10:58:50 · answer #6 · answered by Spring loaded horsie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes probably. Don't forget that they do background checks mate :)
2007-03-22 10:25:39 · answer #7 · answered by Rhett 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋