10 Reasons You Are Not Getting Interviews
ou created the resume. you.
You composed the cover
letter. You applied for 3. Too embellished - Your
the job opening and now you wait. resume and cover letter should
Waiting…it’s a hard place to be flow and be understandable.
when you desire action in your Don’t get too technical, use
job search. flowery language, or stretch the
truth with your experience and
Want to increase your chances for skills. If you were interviewed,
getting an interview? Make sure could you substantiate the facts
you have not overlooked the 10 you presented? The employer will
Reasons You Are Not Getting be thinking “if it sounds too
Interviews. good to be true, it probably is.”
1. Spelling or grammatical 4. Wrong name or company
errors in a resume or cover name in the cover letter - It
letter - Be sure to use spell might be convenient to apply for
check, proofread, read aloud, and multiple positions and use a
have someone else review your similar cover letter. Did you
documents. Your first impression remember to change the inside
will generally impact your address and name? The employer
chances for an interview. will not be impressed if you slip
up on this detail.
2. Not using an appropriate
resume format - Use the most 5. Unqualified - Yes, there
appropriate resume format to is the “hope” factor or “give me
reflect your experience and a break” factor, but most
skills. Decide if the employers are looking for
chronological, functional, or applicants who have the skills.
combination format is best for An employer may not be interested
in spending time, resource, and employees.
money to train you. Find a way
to obtain the training and 9. Not being available -
reapply down the road. Since you included your phone
number and email, make sure you
6. Overqualified - The can be contacted. If you leave
question a potential employer is for a week of fishing in Canada,
asking is, how long will he stay? can you return a call or email?
Employers cannot afford to hire Will you sound focused and
and rehire in the short term. professional?
Would you be satisfied with the
position? It’s probably best for 10. Lack of follow up - Want
both parties to avoid a lose-lose the interview? Make a call to
situation. human resources after the
application deadline or after a
7. Wrong job targeted - Can week of applying. What is the
you really do the job? Be status is with the interviewing
realistic. If you are really out schedule? Is the employer
of your league, do not expect a extending the application
reply. deadline? Are they currently
reviewing the applications? What
8. No openings today - No is the projected timeline for
means “no,” but consider a interviewing? Obtaining
follow-up call down the road. If additional information that can
you send an unsolicited resume to help you move on with your job
a company, they have no search and indicate your interest
obligation to respond. Openings in position. Remember to say
could occur in the future. thank you.
Instead, focus on companies that
are actively seeking new Barbara Wulf MS, GCDF, CPCC
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About the Author:
Barbara Wulf is a certified career/life coach and speaker who helps individuals redesign their career paths by supporting and inspiring them to stretch, seek, and achieve life/work success. Barbara holds a master's degree in counseling, is a global career development facilitator, is certified by The Coaches Training Institute and is an adjunct faculty member at Concordia University, St. Paul, MN. Barbara offers career assessments along with resume/cover letter writing and interviewing strategies for impact. Sign up for her monthly e-zine, OWN IT, WORK IT, LIVE IT at http://www.beckoncall-coach.com.
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