5 Reasons Why Youre Not Getting A Job Interview

5 Reasons Why Youre Not Getting A Job Interview Facebook9TweetLinkedInPinEmailShares9 Have you ever felt frustrated  when youve submitted a job application and not received a response?  Here are some possible reasons, as to why this might be happening. Understanding WHY this happens can ultimately help you avoid making the same mistakes in the future. Below are 5 reasons why your CV could be landing in the no pile. Mass-distributing your CV Obviously, its great to apply for multiple different jobs but sending out the same CV to different roles, just wont work. When a hiring  manager reads a CV that has not been tailored to the job requirements  they can tell in an instant. This is because your skills and experience will not target the specific role. It can also demonstrate a lack of care and may appear as though you have no  interest in the role or company. Social media presence It is becoming increasingly common for potential employers to search for you online. They want  to gain a better understanding of who you are as a person rather than a candidate. Which can be risky especially if they find something they dont like, maybe an image you posted or shared, putting your job chances at risk. To avoid this, before applying for a job clean up your online presence. Make everything private and focus on social media platforms such as LinkedIn, rather than Facebook. If you really dont want to be found, try removing your last name and replacing it with your middle name. Lack of keywords If the organisation uses an applicant tracking software, you will need to incorporate keywords within your CV in order to rank highly. Not qualified for the role A simple reason to answer the question why arent you getting a job interview? can be because you are just not the right candidate for the role. Whether this is due to your lack of experience within the sector or you may even be overqualified for the role. You just are not the best fit. This is why it is important to read the job description and the role requirements. To truly understand whether the job is right for you. You may have applied for the role in hopes they would brush over the fact that you are underqualified for the job, but this isnt always likely and this situation is usually when you wont receive a job interview offer. Presentation A CV layout consisting of two pages can be effective in allowing the potential employer to easily see your work history and experience. A hiring manager wants to initially scan through your CV quickly, which is difficult if the layout is confusing. Additionally, it is important you dont upload your CV in a rush. Allow yourself time to proofread because otherwise, it can look unprofessional and sloppy. Always remember to include a cover letter, addressing the name of the hiring manager if known, unless stated otherwise. This shows a level of professionalism and indicates you are serious about the role. But remember These are not always the reasons as to why youre not getting a response. Sometimes if the position has been filled already, you wont necessarily receive a reply. Or simply if the role has hundreds of applicants the HR department or hiring manager may not get around to looking at your CV. However, if this is a frequent occurrence for you, its worth your while researching smaller companies and looking directly onto their website for current vacancies. This is because smaller companies with a smaller advertising budget will tend to advertise internally rather than distributing to job boards or recruitment agencies.