Does Your Resume Show ATSs That You're Not Even Trying?

I reviewed a resume today and it was shocking. Shocking at how obvious it was that the job seeker wasn't even trying.

It was no surprise when she admitted to me that she hadn't landed any interviews with this resume.

And the candidate wasn't even surprised when I told her, that it looked like she wasn't even trying ... because she wasn't. But she told me her job search goals included finding her next job in January.

Here's how your resume shows both readers and Applicant Tracking Systems that you're not even trying:

• You Send An Uncustomized Resume Template: Since ATSs search based on criteria, how can a resume template match all or most criteria in a job description ... even for the same job title? When you consider that ATSs don't consider common meanings or synonyms as a match, the changes of getting a resume template through an ATS is much lower than you think.
• You Copy Your Official Job Description Into Your Resume: When you copy your official job description into your resume, or use it for bullet points, your reader can tell from the official "HR lingo" and verb tense. This makes it less likely your resume will get through the ATS and more likely that your reader will reject it (if your resume gets that far). They'll reject it, because they can tell you're not trying.

These are common resume examples that give readers the impression that you're putting in minimal effort. So why would an employer think you'll work hard if they hire you?

If you'd like to learn details about how to customize your resume and what to include instead of job descriptions, I'll show you during my next Resume Revolution - Beating The ATS webinar. While we're at it, I'll show you strategies to get through and around Applicant Tracking Systems, based on actual employer hiring processes.

I've been helping job seekers implement job search and resume change to find a great job fast (even if you're unemployed or over 40) - and I've been doing this for over 10 years. I'll show you how to find a great job fast by understanding employers' point of view and hiring processes.

(I'm not just a career coach. I've also been a top national recruiter for the last 15 years ... so you'll get advice from an insider's point of view.)

Let me show you what you can do now to change your job search and resume so you can find a great job in 2019 (or early 2020), especially if you're between jobs.

Join me Friday 12/13/19 at 11:00am ET/8:00am PT, for my Resume Revolution! webinar (enroll at https://bit.ly/342D6gE for no charge) to learn how to beat unemployment and find a great job fast.

Want to see how well this can work for you?

"Great cutting edge advice on your resume, the cover letter dilemma and everyone's job search issues and questions. I guarantee you will hear something new in Phil's webinar that you can use in your job search today - information which you have not heard anywhere else! You will not be disappointed." - S.M.

"Phil has a great grasp on the practicalities of recruiting from the employer perspective, as well as the changing trends in seeking out the next opportunity including the use of social media. I have many takeaways from this webinar and recommend this as a must attend!" - F.E.

"This is straight talk from a guy who has the experience, research and contacts, and the know-how to help us maximize our opportunities. He doesn't pitch gimmicks or shortcuts; he gives guidance, answers questions about the job market and how our resumes are handled, and gives tips that help us get the results we want. Well worth it!" - J.M.

"Amazing info shared by Phil in the Resume Revolution Webinar! Who knew that I was wasting my precious time by relying on job boards?? (well, Phil did, of course...)" - S.H.

"His advice on my resume improved my response rate to easily 7/8 for every 10 sent, and I can say the resulting response was directly responsible for helping to find and land my current engagement." - D.M.

You'll Learn All This At Resume Revolution!

* Actionable tips to beat unemployment and find a great job in early 2020

* How to double your interviews and resume response rate

* How to empower yourself in job search

* How to optimize your job search and resume to 2019/2020's market realities

* Why strategies that worked in your last job search aren't working today

... plus

* Come for the Webinar - Stay for the Q & A with job search experts

Enroll now at https://bit.ly/342D6gE or register for future webinars at https://ResumeWebinar.com.

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