Welcome to this week's edition of your Job Market Minute: it's designed to give you valuable career search advice that will take less than 60 seconds to read...
Two quick reminders: the best way to build high level connections in Kansas City -The Six Figure Network is meeting tonight. For more information and to register for this FREE event, visit http://www.SixFigureNetworkKC.
Plus, I will be holding interviewing workshops and giving personal resume critiques tomorrow at the Northland Cathedral Job Fair. I'll be sharing secrets I've only shared with my clients up until now, so I hope you join me! For more info, go to: http://www.
If you aren't getting the response you need to move forward in your search, you probably haven't gotten anyone's attention. Here are the top 10 reasons why you aren't getting phones calls.
Last week, we covered the first five:
1. Your resume is failing you.
2. Your resume says "me too!"
3. You have very little online presence.
4. There's nothing special there.
5. Employers don't know what job you're looking for.
Here are the final five 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 if you're applying for posted positions.
7. The employer is waiting for you to follow up . You need to address a very clear call to action in your resume or cover letter 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 by replying to this email. If you're in the KC area, I hope to see you tonight at the Six Figure Network and tomorrow at the Northland Cathedral Job Fair!
Warm Regards,
Tammy Kabell
Career Resume Consulting
(816)600-2478
