No? That’s what I hear from many job candidates… they diligently search online for job opportunities, polish up their resume and email or post it in response to a job that seems like an ideal match… never to hear a thing!

Finding job postings is not a problem. We may be settling into a recession (or at least a pretty good dip), but if you look online, there are jobs out there! Maybe not a lot of jobs if your requirements are really narrow, but there are jobs! And, when you look at your resume and the job postings, you think, “I’m a pretty good match!” So, why are you not getting responses? Why isn’t the phone ringing? Why aren’t you getting any responses to your resume submissions?

Well, there are multiple contributing factors. First, most resume collection sites (whether on company websites, recruiting websites, or job portals) are just giant fishing nets… and you are the fish, one of thousands! Secondly, it’s a timing issue. By the time you see a job posting and respond to it, you are just one of many, again. The recruiter or hiring manager probably already has more than enough resumes in-hand from earlier responders. Thirdly, maybe your resume and cover letter look like all the others – one more reason that you don’t stand out; you’re just one of many.

So, to make a difference, you need to DO something different. You need to do something to change the distribution of your resume, the timing of your resume, and the appearance of your resume. Or, you can just continue to settle for the same results you’ve been getting.

Executive Compass offers solutions to each of these challenges. Our resume distribution service will send your resume to over 1,000 recruiters and hiring managers that work on a regional or national level. Get your resume into their hands BEFORE they post their latest hot job!

Let us write your cover letter for you – check out our professional cover letter writing services, or take advantage of point-and-click software (with templates) to help you write amazing resumes and cover letters yourself that will differentiate you from your competition – the thousands of other candidates applying for the job you want!

Take advantage of a free resume review; send us your resume, and we will provide you with tips for improving the readability and response to your resume.

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