Why Am I Not Getting Interviews?
There's rarely one reason. But most people who aren't getting interviews have at least one of these problems, and each can be checked.
Seven common reasons
How to check each one yourself
What to change first
First check is free. No account. Your CV / resume isn't stored.
Seven common reasons
1. Your CV / resume is general, not targeted
It reads well, but doesn't answer this specific job's requirements first.
2. The match is hidden
Your best evidence is on page two or written in different words than the ad.
3. Duties instead of results
"Responsible for" tells the reader what the job was, not what you did.
4. A must-have isn't clear
Licence, certification, language, location or right to work. If it's unclear, you can be screened out.
5. The roles are a stretch
You're applying for jobs where several core requirements are missing.
6. Timing
Applying late to busy postings, when shortlists are already forming.
7. Only one channel
Relying only on job boards, with no referrals or direct contact.
What to change first
Start with the CV / resume, because it affects every application. Pick one job you really want and make the match obvious on the first page. Then check whether the roles you target are realistic, and add one other channel, such as referrals.
Check one job you didn't hear back from
Paste your CV / resume and the job description. You'll see your match score, which requirements your CV / resume doesn't show, and what to change.
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