As one of the leading recruiting agencies in Houston, Murray Resources understands there’s nothing more frustrating than sending out scores of resumes and getting the silent treatment in return. Whoever said “no news is good news” was dead wrong when it comes to your resume. It would be better to get a “thank you, but no thank you” reply so that you could at least move on from the hopes of a potential opportunity working out.

If you’re looking for a new job and your resume just doesn’t seem to be cutting it, what can you do to refine it? Here are some tips to help you:

• Adjust expectations. Don’t expect to hear back from every employer you apply to. If you hear back from half of them, then you’re doing well. That said, if you’re applying to dozens of jobs you know you’re qualified for, and not hearing anything back at all, then your resume isn’t doing its job.
• Talk results. It can be hard to convey what you do and the value you bring in a resume. However, it’s also essential if you want to land an interview. You need to show your track record of achieving success in past and current positions. Employers should be enthusiastic about bringing you in for an interview. If you don’t give them a reason to get excited over your candidacy, then they’re not going to call you for an interview.
• Edit yourself. Your resume should not include every job you’ve held since high school. Nor should it go into exquisite detail about the tasks you were responsible for on a daily basis. Carefully assess whether your early career experience is relevant to the position you’re applying for now. If it’s not, then don’t include it. Also, while it’s ok to talk about everyday duties a bit, you should be more focused on what you achieved in each position. So if your resume is longer than two pages, you need to break out the red pen and start editing it down with that in mind.
• Proofread. All it takes is one glaring error to undermine your credibility. So before you hit the “submit” button, make sure you proofread your resume, proof it again and then ask a family member or friend to proofread it for you.

Need more help with your resume? Read this blog post about crafting a resume that gets results. And if you’d like professional help with your job search, call Murray Resources. As one of the leading recruiting agencies in Houston, we can assist you with the entire job search process – from writing a strong resume to preparing for interviews to finding job opportunities that are a great fit for your skills and background.

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