fallendown Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I've applied to over 110 job applications with customized cover letters. I thought I had a great resume, but people sure are not biting. How difficult have all of you found job searching to be. Do you find it harder to get an interview if you're over 40? Any resume\cover letter experts that'd be willing to check mine out for input? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingFool Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Are you getting any interviews? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fallendown Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 I have had two face-to-face interviews, and two phone interviews. One of the phone interviews resulted in second interview with a higher up. Still crossing my fingers on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.man Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 If you're sending out 100+ resumes and getting relatively scarce interviews, I'd guess either you're being too ambitious with the positions you're choosing or there's an issue with your resumes. Are the listings fresh? Resume no more than two pages? What are you trying to get into? What's your education and experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batya33 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 It took me over a year to find my part time job in my late 40s (I needed a specific type of job so I could care for our child too). The best way I got interviews was through personal connections. Ironically I got my job from a random email list I was on that I randomly clicked on about a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fallendown Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 Yes, I am applying to Fresh postings every day. I am replying to postings for jobs that are lofty and humble. Three of the positions I received interviews for were very high up in the organization's as regional managers in Fortune 500 companies. My experience is co-founding and operating a $4000000 a year business. I have been trying to get a job in marketing. I have hired professionals to put together my resume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batya33 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Read your resume and cover letters backwards - last word first - to double check for typos or errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell_On_Heels Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Marketing careers require creativity. Does your personality and creativity show in your cover letters and/or your resume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fallendown Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 I've made a graphical resume for myself, but maybe I should try to take it up to the next level. Thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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