For Job Searchers,

Here's a helpful link you can leverage in order to obtain feedback needed when you're submitting resumes online. Mind you, resume submission is the least efficient method for job search and hire. Rather, it's better to run Google searches for names of hiring managers so that you can then approach hiring managers. Certainly, H.R. doesn't like alternative job seeker processes because it's disruptive to do anything other than working through the typical Internet job app process. However, the truth is that because H.R. can only say yes to direct resume/job descriptive matches, and that's about .001% of the total number of incoming applicants. Therefore, because H.R. looks for precise job matches, you have to form a resume that will directly answer job descriptions which appear on job boards/private networks/& hand-me-to networks. Here's why. When you see a job description that you would be a decent fit for and towards, try to align yourself to the best possible job description. You don't want to obviously falsify any information about yourself. Furthermore, if you have gaps in your work experience and our technical history, this can be a common reality. However, you're interested in matching job roles which will most closely align your personal talents/skills/& abilities to the job, also considering your full life experience. Explained additionally, when you find a job you want or can work towards, sometimes you might have to accept a lesser role. That's alright. Just know that you're capable of working into a more advanced position at a later date. Now, this link will help you see how applicant tracking systems do work, if you're under the age of 40 (see https://www.jobscan.co/upgrade). If you're over the age of 40, companies set their filters to rule out employees 40 and older. That's just the reality. Therefore, 40 and olders require a different job application process. In your case, you've got to approach hiring managers directly by presenting yourself as the solution for whatever job the hiring manager is filling. In this case, you can still use the job scan link so that you can at least check your resume for proper keyword density and listed objective (typically appearing below your contact information..., at the top of your resume). Without a listed "Objective", unless you're a technical type applying for other industries (or job roles), you're telling the company and the hiring manager what you want and are actively seeking (job-wise). I hope this information helps. I will continue to post relevant aid soon enough as it appears that many companies have not refined their job hiring processes. If you apply online, the most talented people are often easily overlooked because they've neglected to clarify how job search processes now work. Hang in there. Keep working through all no's until you get to the yes!