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10 Reasons Why Employers Aren’t Calling You: Reasons 6-10

May 12, 2013 9:00:47 PM

business man receiving phone callWe recently discussed the first 5 of the 10 reasons you aren't receiving phone calls. Here are the next 5 reasons:

6. Employers don’t know you’re out there. Since there are an average of 600-1,000 other applicants applying for the same position, it is very possible for no one to ever see your efforts.

7. The employer is waiting for you to follow up. You need to address a very clear call to action so there is no confusion. If you’re proactively contacting a person, you need to make it clear whether you will follow up with them or you’re expecting their call. Let them know exactly what is expected from them after they receive your resume.

8. They don’t have a good reason to call you. Once you’ve provided an employer with your resume, your goal is to get that first phone call. The phone call will lead to a face-to-face and then further along the hiring process. You need to give them a reason to make that initial phone call. Explain what they’re going to get when they hire you. How are going to benefit their organization?

9. An employer doesn’t know what you’ve done. By glancing at your resume, they may not know what you’ve done besides show up for work every morning. What are your special talents? How have you generated revenue? They want to hire someone who is a safe bet and not just someone to temporarily fill a spot. Explain how you’re going to make a real difference to the organization. How are you going to make an immediate contribution?

10. According to employers, you are boring. By looking at your resume, you come across as boring. Ask some people you've previously worked with to look at your resume and tell you honestly if it appears boring. If it is, ask them what your greatest strengths are and what else you could include. Even ask them to describe you and use it to describe yourself.

 

I hope these 10 reasons I've provided will help you to not be generic on your resume. Remember, you need to stand out to be seen. You've worked hard, now own your achievements!

For more information or if you have any questions, contact me directly.

 

Warm Regards,

Tammy Kabell

Career Resume Consulting

(816)600-2478

Tammy Kabell

Written by Tammy Kabell

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