Have you been submitting your resume to online job postings on Indeed , Monster, or ZipRecrutier and have been getting no response? Well, there is likely a reason that you aren’t getting callbacks.
The worst thing you can do is to continue sending out a resume that isn’t getting any responses. If no one is calling you back, then there is something wrong with your approach.
In order to get a callback on your resume you will have to change the way in which you apply to jobs and also revise the resume that you are using. In many instances it is a combination of many things that is causing you to not get a callback.
Some people have a poorly written resume. These people will never have success when applying for a job online.
Other people are applying to jobs incorrectly and causing themselves to be placed on do not call lists.
And still others simply are not using proper resume formatting or identifying information.
It can be any or all of these issues that cause you to not get a callback.
In order to correct the problem, you should look at the following issues and determine if any of these are potentially a cause for you not getting a callback on your resume.
You Are Applying For Jobs You Aren’t Qualified For
The first thing to think about is if you are qualified for the job that you are applying for. If you are simply submitting a resume to a job posting online in hopes of being hired, then you are doing yourself a disservice.
Companies have to pay for the ads to be posted and they do not want people who have not qualifications to waste their ad budget. Some job posting sites charge hundreds of dollars a day for a set number of applications. This is why it's a bad idea to apply for a job you aren't qualified for.
If you are not qualified and have wasted part of the companies advertising budget, not only won’t you get the job but you will be listed as a do not contact in their database.
The risk you take is that your resume and name will be flagged in large databases and applicant tracking systems as someone who wastes recruiters and hiring managers time.
You can’t “trick” yourself into a a job. If you are not skilled and do not have the qualifications, you should not apply.
There are plenty of people who end up with jobs that they are not skilled or qualified for, but they do not get them by applying to a job posting online. People who are not skilled or qualified for a job get work through networking and connections.
The old method of “friends and family” getting people work is still the most popular way to find a job. But if you’re not someone who has a in somewhere, and who is sending out resumes online, then you should only apply for work that you’re qualified for.
Wehn reading a job posting, it is important that you submit a resume that is in alingment with what they are seeking. This is why you should sometimes change your resume for each job you submit to.
Your Resume Doesn’t Have The Correct Contact Information
Many people submit there resumes online without making sure that they have correct contact information listed on it.
You are not doing yourself any favors if you send out a resume and the recruiter has no way to contact you.
Another thing to be aware of it that some job sites will hide your contact information. When you submit a resume to their portal, they use their own formatting design and hide your contact information. This is done to encourage recruiters and employers to use the job posting sites software to communicate with applicants.
The solution to this problem is to make sure that your resume has complete contact information listed on it. This includes your email and your telephone number.
If a recruiter or employer receives a resume without either, they will likely discard the resume and list you as a inactive applicant and your resumes will never be contacted.
No One Is Reading Your Resume
The sad fact is that your resume is most likely never seen by a real human. If you are sending your resume in to job posting portals or sites where companies post their jobs, then odds are that no one looks at the resume.
The resume is automatically screened for certain key words and if your resume doesn’t have those keywords, then it will be filtered into the “trash”.
Some people have taken to trying to trick the Applicant Tracking System and do things like add the job description in white color (so that it’s only visible to the ATS system). This “viral hack” never works and in fact if a company sees that you’ve done this they are likely to list you as a do not contact.
The trick is to make sure you have someone read your resume. In order to do that, follow rule number one and only apply to job postings where you are someone who is really qualified for the role. If you have the requisite skills and experience, then it’s more likely that someone will see your resume.
Finally, it helps to get your resume into the hands of a real person. If you are working in the private sector and working in a corporate setting, then it’s wise to reach out to recruiters on LinkedIn and message them directly. They won’t waste your time and will only work with you if they think they can find you a job.
Something On Your Resume is a “Red Flag” To Employers
If you have certain things listed on your resume, it can be a red flag for employers.
These things might be certain terms: unemployed, for instance never belongs on a resume.
Or they might be areas that are red flags: professional gambler, poker, or other terms that suggest you are not a professional.
There isn’t really a proper list of words you should avoid, but as a rule I would advise against listing hobbies, writing that you are a “crypto trader” or “poker player” or list that you drive for Uber or Lfyt.
There are quite a few things that can signal to an employer that you are not someone who is fit for the workplace.
Keep your resume as simple and as basic as possible. Don't try and be creative or stand out. Employers want boring people as employees, not "exciting" people who end up leaving the role shortly after being hired.
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