About your resume…

It is not about you. Think about the current employment situation. Tons of qualified talent on the market competing for a few open slots. The reality is that if your resume does not separate you from the qualified crowd, you will not interview.

Think about what the hiring manager really needs. Much of time that means you have to have good information and perhaps a connection to the company. Does the hiring manager really know what they want? Are they looking for a candidate with specific domain knowledge? How many keywords does your resume already hit for the opportunity? Could it hit more? This will add extra time to the process, but in the end it will prove worthwhile.

Remember, your resume is not about you. It is about solving a company’s opportunity.

Happy hunting.