Staying Proactive: What to Do When You Haven't Heard Back from a Job Application

Hello There Jobseekers,?

Exhausted of constantly applying for jobs and not getting calls??

Do not worry, It happens to every job seeker irrespective of them having vast experience or being a complete fresher - they feel overlooked in the queue of a competitive crowd.

You are not alone. Job market is getting too competitive, and constant changing in technology is setting a higher bar every Sunday.??

Let us will delve into the challenge of not getting interview calls, exploring the primary factors behind it and providing solutions to ensure these minor obstacles don't overshadow your bright career and future prospects.?

Reasons Your Job Applications Vanish Into Thin Air

Overcrowding:?

You’re great, but your resume is buried beneath and It’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack.?

Filters:?

Your fate is practically in the hands of a robot if you don’t use the right keywords, format, or length. Unfavourable outcome. How unfair is that!

Qualifications:?

Maybe your experience and talents are just the right match, but they're not well expressed in your cover letter or resume. Therefore, employers don’t ring.

Connections:

Networking is key in job hunting. Get noticed, recommended, and interviewed with referrals. Having less or no connections? Bad break!

Delays:??

Employers are slow to reply? Blame permissions, interviews, or priorities. Hiring is a long and messy game. Brace yourself for the wait.

Know how I successfully make this possible, when it seems challenging for my clients:?

Tailoring Resumes:?

Resumes are your golden ticket - Ensure to keep them updated with your most recent skills, achievements, and experiences. Evade stuffing them unnecessarily.?

It is hard to catch hiring managers’ attention with a generic resume and cover letter until it is tailored using keywords and phrases from the job description, highlighting how you match the requirements and expectations of the role.?

Researching the company and the role:

“I researched the company and the role before I applied for the job. I learned about their history, values, products, along with some online reviews from its employees. Eventually I ended up impressing the hiring manager.” confirms an IT guy who followed exactly what I recommended to my clients to bag their dream job.?

Networking and reaching out everyone:?

Say no to selective powerful individuals! Use every opportunity of interaction you have, as a method of networking with everyone. But beware of ghosting them! Make sure these exchanges are amicable and invite everyone to join your network. Linkedin is one of the best platforms I would recommend any day.??

Following up with the employer:?

Your presence can make a difference, show them your care for business. But there is a thin line to take care of. Do not be too eager or pest. Follow up within a week or two, depending on how fast they move. And be polite, brief, and respectful.

Applying to multiple and diverse opportunities:?

Embrace a mindset of openness and flexibility. Utilising multiple and diverse opportunities can increase your chances of finding a job that suits your skills, interests, and goals.

Don’t limit yourself to one type of job. Explore the possibilities of remote, flexible, part-time, or freelance jobs, depending on what suits you best.?

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Cheers to your career success!

Apoorva Choudhary

Founder- Ace Resumes