Q1: What can I do to make my resume more impactful for my job search?
Erick Muge (MPRSK / MA Comms) / CV Expert
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“I've sent out HUNDREDS of resumes and have never gotten a?callback. How do I shape my resume to make it more impactful?” — Walter
If your resume isn't working for you, one of your first actions should be to take a step back and clarify your job goals. When we aren't getting responses, there is a tendency to cast a wider net and start applying to things that don't actually fit your goals and skills. Check in with your job goals and make sure your resume is written with those in mind.
Widening your job-search net isn't always a bad thing, though — oftentimes skills are transferable and can apply to a variety of jobs. Consider opening up to new fields that your skills and experience may have prepared you for. If you need some guidance, there may be people in your network who can help you. Do you know anyone with a skill set similar to yours who went on to do something completely different? How did they do that? While it's important to keep your job search specific to your goals and skills, keep in mind that you may be qualified for more than you think.
Still, even if you are applying for all the right jobs, there is another hurdle to get over the ATS. If your resume is not optimized with important keywords and correct formatting, it will never even reach a recruiter's desk.
By Topresume