{"id":3105,"date":"2017-03-03T09:35:13","date_gmt":"2017-03-03T14:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/resumespice.wpengine.com\/?p=3105"},"modified":"2022-10-19T04:23:06","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T09:23:06","slug":"resume-not-getting-responses-heres-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resumespice.com\/resume-not-getting-responses-heres-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Resume Not Getting Responses? Here\u2019s What to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"

As one of the country's leading resume writing services<\/a>,\u00a0ResumeSpice<\/a>\u00a0knows you only have a few seconds\u00a0to make a positive\u00a0impression on a hiring manager.\u00a0It\u2019s not a lot of time to stand out and get noticed. The\u00a0good news is that\u00a0just\u00a0a few\u00a0small tweaks can lead to big improvements on your resume. Here\u2019s a look at 5 you can make right now:<\/p>\r\n

#1: Stick to standard.<\/h4>\r\n

In other words, unless you\u2019re applying for a job in a creative field, don\u2019t get flashy on your resume. Instead, format it in a traditional way, with bolded job titles and bullets underneath. In addition, when emailing your resume, always send in the preferred document type. Some employers prefer PDF, while others prefer Word or a simple text version.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Also, stick to traditional fonts on your resume. That means no Comic Sans or script fonts. Times New Roman and Garamond are always good choices.<\/p>\r\n

#2: Keep it concise.<\/h4>\r\n

Get rid of unnecessary verbiage. This includes stating that \u201creferences are available on request.\u201d It also means ditching the objective at the top of your resume<\/a>. In addition, don\u2019t include more than six or seven bullets under each job title. And make\u00a0sure each one is succinct and makes sense for the reader.<\/p>\r\n

#3: Pull out that personal information.<\/h4>\r\n

Details such as your marital status, the number of kids you have, or your religion don\u2019t belong on your resume. In fact, it\u2019s illegal for an employer to consider these factors when hiring and including them makes you look out of the loop.<\/p>\r\n

#4: Concentrate on accomplishments.<\/h4>\r\n

The single best way to get noticed by a hiring manager is to promote your proven track record. That means highlighting awards, successes, achievements, praise, and positive comments you\u2019ve received over the years \u2013 and that are most relevant to the job you want. Add numbers and percentages to quantify accomplishments wherever you can.<\/p>\r\n

#5: Phone a friend.<\/h4>\r\n

Once you\u2019ve polished your resume and think it\u2019s as good as it\u2019s going to get, ask a friend or colleague to review it. Not only can they check for mistakes and typos, but they can also offer you some insight and inspiration into how to position your background.<\/p>\r\n

Need more help creating a strong resume \u2013 and finding a new job?<\/strong> Call ResumeSpice<\/a>. As one of the country's leading professional resume writing services<\/a>, we can help you produce a winning resume.\u00a0Contact us today to learn more<\/a>\u00a0at 832.930.7378.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As one of the country’s leading resume writing services,\u00a0ResumeSpice\u00a0knows you only have a few seconds\u00a0to make a positive\u00a0impression on a hiring manager.\u00a0It\u2019s not a lot of time to stand out and get noticed. The\u00a0good news is that\u00a0just\u00a0a few\u00a0small tweaks can lead to big improvements on your resume. Here\u2019s a look at 5 you can make…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[27,66,21],"tags":[110,25,111,47,74,73,24,72,26,49,130,131],"class_list":["post-3105","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-job-application-tips","category-job-search-tips","category-resume-writing","tag-best-houston-resume-writers","tag-best-resume-tips","tag-best-resume-writers-in-houston","tag-common-resume-mistakes","tag-houston-professional-resume-writers","tag-houston-resume-writers","tag-how-to-write-a-resume","tag-professional-resume-writers","tag-resume-best-practices","tag-resume-mistakes-to-avoid","tag-resume-not-getting-responses-heres-what-to-do","tag-why-am-i-not-getting-any-response-to-my-resume"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t