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Why aren't you getting more interviews?You've got terrific experience. Your work ethic is superb. You're even willing to be flexible on salary. But after sending your resume to countless, perfectly matched job opportunities, you're just not getting the interviews! Why? It may be hard to believe, but there's a good chance your resume is the culprit. With the average employer spending less than 30 seconds scanning each resume they receive, your resume needs "The Right Stuff" to grab attention and get the interview. What is the Right Stuff? According to Kenneth LaBahn, Editing Manager at TunaRez, a leading national career services firm, "To stand out from the crowd you not only need a good looking, professional quality resume -- but also one that instantly establishes your credibility and conveys that you'd hit the ground running." Free Resume Critique by a Professional Career Coach:"The vast majority of job seekers are circulating resumes that are professional but not powerful, and they usually don't showcase the job seeker's most marketable skills," says Rachel Johnson, Vice President of Operations for TunaRez. The Wrong Resume Can Cost you Thousands:The average job search lasts 18 weeks, according to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. And given that the typical American worker takes home $34,020 in salary, those 18 weeks between jobs add up to a stunning $11,776 in lost paychecks, according to the same data. Additionally, if you're fortunate enough to land a job, your resume may have cost you dearly in your salary offer or negotiation. In a recent survey of employers, after being presented with both home-grown and professional resumes of candidates with identical backgrounds, the employers estimated they'd most likely pay between $2000 to $5000 more for the candidates with the professionally written resumes. When preparing for an interview, you wouldn't think twice about investing in a quality business suit. Clearly, a similar investment in a professionally written resume now could generate a far greater return. The cost of a professional resume writer may be equal to about 1 day's pay, which is minimal when compared to a better paying job or a paycheck that comes several months earlier. The Secret to Job Search Success:Can an improved resume generate more employer interest, quality interviews and eventually a better offer? "Fixing the resume is a great place to start, but it's only the beginning," says Vern Von Feldt, TunaRez' Sales Manager. "A successful employment search depends on integrating key elements: the resume, circulation, networking and interview performance. The resume is the key to opening the door, but the job seeker still has to successfully walk through it. It makes little difference if you're a Junior Accountant or a CTO, few job seekers are prepared to perform at their best in an interview." TunaRez says the secret to job-search success is based on a real-world, integrated approach. Their 3-point system includes powering up or tuning the resume, achieving wider resume visibility and building job search and interviewing skills. Source: The Career News |
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