4 Real Reasons Why You Cant Find a Job (and What To Do About It) - Jobscan Blog

4 Real Reasons Why You Cant Find a Job (and What To Do About It) - Jobscan BlogPosted on May 7, 2018November 16, 2018 by Paige Doepke Getting a new job takes time, but how much time? If youve been applying for jobs for several weeks or months and still cant find a job thats right for you, its time to take a critical look into your job search process. At what point in the process are you getting stuck?If you cant get an interview, you need to tailor your resumeIf you cant find a job and your resumes all seem to disappear into a dark abyss as soon as you hit submit, chances are thats exactly whats happening. A generic resume containing no tailored keywords will mora than likely be filtered out or lost by the applicant tracking system (ATS) and never seen by the hiring manager.The very first step in making your resume more visible is to tailor it to ATS and the job. Tailoring your resume means matching the keywords in your resume to those in the job posting.Jobscan automates the keyword matching process and ensures that your resume matches the skills the employer wants and is searching for in their ATS. Try it out below???span data-mce-type=bookmark style=display inline-block width 0px overflow hidden line-height 0 class=mce_SELRES_start?/spanspan data-mce-type=bookmark style=display inline-block width 0px overflow hidden line-height 0 class=mce_SELRES_start?/?spanspan data-mce-type=bookmark style=display inline-block width 0px overflow hidden line-height 0 class=mce_SELRES_start?/spanspan data-mce-type=bookmark style=display inline-block width 0px overflow hidden line-height 0 class=mce_SELRES_startspan data-mce-type=bookmark style=display inline-block width 0px overflow hidden line-height 0 class=mce_SELRES_start?/span?/spanPro tip When tailoring your resume, you might find that the jobs youre applying for arent quite the right fit for your skills and qualifications, which could be why youre elend getting interviews. If youre interested in becoming a better fit (ex youre changing careers), consider adding certifications to your resume.If you tailor every resume and still cant find a jobyour resume needs detailingYour resume may be getting past the ATS but getting thrown out by the recruiter or hiring manager. The solution is to add more attention-grabbing details.Measurable results are a great place to start, especially if your resume is full of Plain Jane job duties. A measurable result is a quantifiable achievement from a past or current job and typically contains numbers, dollar amounts, and/or percentages.For example, transform produced a number of new programs into introduced 6 new programs that attracted over 450 students by adding specific numbers and results. Its good practice to include at least five measurable results for a compelling resume. If youre using Jobscan, youll notice that it checks your resume for sufficient measurable results.Another important lesson in detailing is to follow the directions given in the job listing. For example, if a job post asks for a writing sample of up to 500 words, sending a 1,000-word sample could get your resume thrown out. Many jobs will also request that candidates use a specific subject line on an application emaille or that they send a very short cover letter. Ignoring these requests shows a lack of attention to detail and will not bode well for your application.If you get interviews but not job offersyou need to polish your interview skillsIf its interviews that seem to be the common roadblock for you, consider the factors that might be causing you to frage short. Are you showing up on time and fully prepared for your interview? Are you dressing nicely and looking sharp? Being sloppy, either in appearance or preparedness, will make a poor first impression.Click to enlarge.To prepare for an interview, you should do your research. On a companys homepage, you can can read up on its history and get a feel for company culture. You can also look for pictures of employees to get a better idea of dress code and appropriate interview attire.Check out Glassdoor for the inside scoop on employee experiences, interview questions and average salary. Take your research a step further by visiting the companys social media channels and conducting a thorough Google Search.Finally, practice interview questions with a friend to calm your nerves and get you thinking like an interviewee. Part of making a good first impression is showing that you are a confident communicator. In the days before an interview, practice sitting up straight, uncrossing your arms during conversation and keeping strong eye contact.When choosing an interview outfit, always dress at least one step above the employee dress code. For example, if the employees dress very casual, you should dress business casual.If your resume gets you noticed, you nail the interviews, but the job offers fall shortyou need to focus your resumeIf job offers are falling short (including salary offerings), then y ou might not be highlighting your top selling points well enough. First, narrow your resume to reflect your value, starting with the skills and experience that make you the best for the job. When focusing your resume, the best tool you have at your disposal is the job posting.As Silicon Valley recruiter Linda Tuerk put it, This is a time where specifics matter. Theres specific talent being requested. Pay attention and respond to that.You need to prove that youre the perfect fit for the job. If the job description lists certain skills that you have, those are the skills to highlight in your resume and in interviews. Remember, if your resume is overflowing with too much irrelevant information, you run the risk of the hiring manager missing that which makes you the most qualified candidate.Is the task of narrowing your resume a challenge for you? Consider building and maintaining a career management document or master resume in order to have a solid foundation and keep your thoughts or ganized.If you cant get a job, the stage youve made it to in your job search can help reveal the roadblock. Whether its your resume, interview skills, or the scope of your job search that needs improving, little changes can make a big difference.Facebook Commentswpdevar_comment_1 span,wpdevar_comment_1 iframewidth100% important