You Are More Than Your Resume
Companies hire PEOPLE. YOU are more than your resume. And companies use everything to gauge if you are the right fit. Lots of people CAN do the job. But what kind of PERSON are you?
You can teach someone how to use a computer program, but you can't teach them to be responsible. Or pay attention to details. Or be friendly and polite.
Pay attention to the following:
✅How responsive are you? Do you answer emails and messages in a timely fashion? Because if a company is offering you an interview, and you don't get back to them the same day, (for something YOU want) then what kind of attention are you going to be paying to their work if they hire you?
✅What content are you posting on your social media and LinkedIn?
Is it negative, complaining, bad mouthing others? Are you talking about things that would question if you would be a good employee?
✅What does your LinkedIn profile look like. Watch for my NEW VIDEO tomorrow on LinkedIn profile photos.
This is a small project, all about you. It's one thing to say you pay attention to details, but the effort you put into your LinkedIn profile may say something else.
✅How polite are you?
Do you thank people for their time, for introducing you, for meeting with you, for the opportunity. Nobody owes you. Make the words, "thank you" and "I appreciate you" part of your normal vocabulary.
Remember, a resume only tells a small part of the story. Employers want to hire the right person, with the right attitude, and the right skills.