You’ve applied to what feels like a million jobs and haven’t heard back from any employers (or very few). You are discouraged and feel like you’ll never land a job. Funds are running dry and you aren’t seeing any sign that things are getting better. Baby boomers are working at McDonald’s and 20-somethings have a 16+% unemployment rate. That was the negative…and likely how you have been feeling. You aren’t alone…but you can get yourself out of the rut. A successful job search requires effort, dedication, and time…leverage your resources and land the job you deserve (and need).
1. Your Resume:
Your resume is your first impression. Employers are using Applicant Tracking Systems to filter through the resumes – your resume must have keywords. Also, your resume should be up-to-date with today’s standards. Most templates online are not up-to-date and won’t get you far. The look of the resume isn’t everything – the content is just as important…and the words within that content are even more important.