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There has been a drastic transformation in the Hiring Process in the last 2 decades. Definitely, one can start a debate, the process is evolving from a stereotype practice to more of a candidate-driven method where job hunter expectations have a bigger impact on what HRs have to take into consideration. Considering this, we thought it may be helpful to get some insight into how today’s job market is behaving and how a professionally written resume could help candidates beat all odds to get the desired job they have been dreaming of. Job seekers make a solid effort to gain the right skills and knowledge that gives them an edge over others in the role they target. In any case, on occasion, regardless of their earnest attempts, one may find it hard to move a step closer to this sought after job.

“What are the top hiring challenge candidates are facing today?”

Why recruiters don’t call back? Was I unable to beat Applicant Tracking System?

We do get a feel of being abandoned when after a continuous attempt to apply for a job position with numerous companies we don’t get a positive or in fact any response. It is like our resume got lost in the ocean of applications received by the employer. But Why? Truth is recruiters today handle hundreds of applications, it is possible for some to slip through the cracks. Not hearing back about a job you applied for, is more than a standard rejection.  

One of the primary reasons why recruiters don’t get back is because ATS screens resumes at the mercy of specific keywords used in the job description; along these lines, without these keywords, it is likely that no one has ever come across your application. Other reasons could be a change of hiring priorities, recruiters waiting to hear back from candidates who have been selected, or simply that the position was filled. While these may be legitimate reasons, it is safe to say that silence on the part of the company is in no way acceptable.

Unable to craft a good resume and get noticed

As a rule, a great many people experience difficulty separating themselves enough to unbiasedly assess themselves. It is a stressful process. Truth be told, the whole application process is distressing. It is the extreme attention to detail and each word we put down on the page seems like a make or break. The need to be beyond perfect puts a lot of pressure on job hunters. Our purpose is to prove in a short piece of paper that we led a successful professional life that influenced many! The following are the conventional reasons why we find it difficult to write our own resume:

Lack of time.
Describing work experience seems boring.
Writing isn’t easy.
Some things are better left to the pros:

1. They create a balanced resume which showcases our expertise powerfully without understating or overstating our claims.
2. They develop a resume which highlights the types of results that sets us apart from the average applicant and will serve as examples of what we can do in our next role.
3. They are aware of the type of resume suitable for our profile & industry.
4. Take care of the basic of writing resume – Grammar, format, structure, font, word limit, page limit, etc.

There are ways of creating a resume depending on the skill-set, demand, opportunity, company, interest, etc. What so ever the reason, one should have basic ‘must-have’ write-ups in a resume. As these definitely increases the chance of getting a job.

Unhelpful job descriptions.

As applicants, we rely upon sets of expectations expressed in the job description to know whether in the event that we are fit for the same and ought to go after the job. Be that as it may, job descriptions can be uninformative, either on the grounds that they are excessively long or excessively short. Flooding a job description with every imaginable detail doesn't give us, as a candidate, a good idea of what is really significant. Alternately, if a set of working responsibilities is excessively short, it may not explain to us what the important skills and assignments are, and what the compensation and benefits it provides. In these circumstances, as job seekers, we are viably chasing blind.

Using the same resume for every application:

We as job seekers regularly don't concentrate on job description and qualification requirements mentioned in the job posting. While going after a position, a conventional resume put together by us (candidate) can't mirror our eligibility, in terms of skills & experience, for the job position. The significant explanation why we as job seekers commit this error is lack of diligence to fully understand job positions. As applicants, we may do this since we apply for numerous jobs within a short period of time, because of which we compromise on the quality of every application. A professionally drafted resume requires changes keeping in account the position, exclusively, including changes to the profile summary, technical skills, soft skills, and work experience. When required skill-set is available in our resume, HRs completely understand our real potential.

No Clear Career Goals

Have we ever taken the time to sit down and consider — sincerely think about — where we see yourself in one year? Five years? Ten? Being able to clearly envision our career goals is key to accomplishing what we want in life – personal & professional. Many people consider setting career goals to be a bit of a waste of time. Some of us might feel that we will never find what we truly want to do but with the right amount of hard work and dedication, it’s actually within arm’s reach.

A career goal statement is important because when you're able to be clear about your objectives, you can then formalize the steps needed to get there. Moreover, it automatically forms a positive impression in the minds of Hiring Managers by asserting the mindset & abilities we possess as a person – Have Good Communication skills, Accountability, and Action-oriented approach.

Career Transitioning

Plenty of us, as job seekers, come up short on the capacity to translate past work experience and skills into new ventures and employment openings. The truth of the matter is many employers are searching for personality types, individuals with specific soft skills. The technical side of the job can be taught on-site. The issue is that many job searchers assume that if their last experience is not a 100% match, then they don't have the potential for success and try not to apply. But as applicants, we shouldn't be hesitant to go after positions that may not appear to be an ideal fit on paper. There are consistently regions where we might be lagging but then we may also excel in other areas the company would find valuable.

“Don’t lose hope! There is one good solution - Use below insights to help boost the probability of getting your dream job”

 Build a First Impression to grab an interview

We need to understand that resume reaches the recruiter’s table much before then we do. The majority of us realize instinctively that initial introductions are significant. We don't like to think that we pass judgment superficially or an individual by what they are wearing, however actually we regularly do. It's natural. There is a familiar aphorism that says "You never get a second chance to make a great first impression...” People will make up their minds about you immediately the first time when they meet us and our image. Try not to blow it.

A convincing resume can help a job seeker land a desired job. Resume is more like an advertisement one places for selling his expertise and skillsets acquired in time. As recruiters spend an average of Six Seconds reviewing an application, it is important that the resume immediately catches the recruiter’s attention

Richard Branson, an English business Magnate, Investor, Author, and Philanthropist, once said "In the same way that I tend to make up my mind about people within thirty seconds of meeting them, I also make up my mind about whether a proposal excites me within about thirty seconds of looking at it. I rely far more on gut instinct than researching huge amounts of statistics."

Whether you're promoting your resume online or in print, you won't get noticed in the sea of other resumes without a Lay-out or Content that pops and grabs the readers’ attention instantly. You can do this with standard formatting such as using an approved font, or, you can create a killer design using graphics & images, following specific grammar rules, following a prescribed resume style, no errors - typing & case, action-oriented words & sentences, properly highlighted skill-set, a tailor-made resume which balances requirement of a particular job profile and your skills, etc.

USP (Unique Selling Point)– Highlight it to convince that you are the one:

In today’s competitive world, the core principle of marketing is to drive leads & conversions. In the resume world, the best way is to highlight our USP - our chance to stand out against competition; the best we can offer to the company. Our USP helps communicate, to our audience, that we offer more value compared to other applicants, how amazing our professional journey has been, and highlight the potential we have that can boost growth for the hiring company.

USP is not just a statement or a slogan to brag about our skillset but a commitment in form of a statement that summarizes exactly what sets us apart in one or two sentences, and how we are unique enough within our marketplace.

Managing Expectations - So brand yourself to summarize your career ambitions:

Resume is the proof of our career aspirations – What we have done to move towards our career goal and how we have done it! We need to understand that personal branding is no longer optional. We have to create a robust personal brand to propel our chances of selection in the job market because Hiring Managers easily connect with dynamic content, actions speak louder than words, and communicating a clear vision attracts the right opportunities. This is a reality that individuals search for trust and genuineness in personal & professional networking. If we face a situation where we have 2 products with the exact same price, ingredients, and quantity, then we will select the one we like, know, and trust.

Our competitive edge is no longer just our skillset, achievements, and work experience, but rather who we are as an individual and how we can use our talent, wrap it in a vision that is uniquely ours, and emotionally connect with those who encounter us.