Get Hired Now -- From Zero to Hero with One Resume Critique
Let me be brutally honest for a few minutes._ If you read this whole article twice, and act on the
advice contained herein, you will get hired._ Why?_ Well I have hired lots of folks myself and recruited even more folks over my years in business._ But as the resume specialist now I get plenty
of feedback from my clients._ One client of mine sent only one resume and cover letter out, and got
four interviews and two job offers from it._ He told me it was passed on via email by his first target
to several colleagues._ I know 80% of resumes are instantly deleted before they even get printed from
actual experience as a hiring manager._ First let us see if you are one of the 80%.
Top Signs Your Resume is Not Working
1._ Your phone is still silent.
2._ Your resume was made by a machine and your phone is still silent.
3._ Your resume is generic._ You use one resume for all positions & industries.
4._ Your resume shows only your contact info and work history.
5._ You are not an executive yet you have a multiple page resume.
6._ Your resume has your picture on it and you are not in Acting/Modeling.
7._ Your resume lists reasons for departure from previous jobs.
8._ You don't use great cover letters.
9._ You are relying on a template to make a great resume.
10._ You edit & proofread your resume and cover letter in less than 15 minutes.
11._ You are selling your valuables on Ebay or Craig's List for cash.
12._ You are using a mass resume distribution service verses sending great customized resumes.
13._ You only respond to help wanted ads and never use cover letters.
14._ A prospective employer can Google your name and giggle for hours at the results.
15._ You got real creative with your work history._ Completely unaware this is easy to verify.
16._ You think networking is a functioning internet connection.
17._ You used a mass resume distribution service and your boss is now holding your resume.