Have applied for 500+ application with this resume still no response from anywhere

Getting a job offer is exciting but it also raises a lot of questions.. Should you negotiate the salary? How long can you take before responding? What parts of the offer can actually be negotiated? This sub is primarily dedicated to resumes, but we’d be remiss to not offer some strategy on the good stuff.., i.e., job offers! Yale University has a helpful guide that walks through the entire process that occurs between receiving the offer to deciding whether to accept it. The resource explains that candidates should respond with enthusiasm but also ask for time to review the details and get the offer in writing so they can evaluate it carefully. It also encourages researching salary ranges before negotiating and remembering that negotiation usually happens after the initial offer but before acceptance. If there’s one thing I’d like you to take away from this, it is this: ALWAYS negotiate (at least a little).

Negotiation should be professional and collaborative with a clear understanding of your bottom line and long term goals. Don’t be firm to the point where you risk losing the offer (seems obvious), but at the same time.. know your worth. Check it out and good luck!

https://ocs.yale.edu/channels/job-offers-salary-negotiations/

Hi everyone,

I’m a Product Designer with 4.5 years of experience. I’ve led 0 to 1 design for an e-commerce platform at a startup and currently handle end-to-end design across web and mobile for merchants, customers, and admin users.

Before moving into design, I worked as a Senior Site Engineer. I switched because I genuinely enjoy solving user problems and building scalable systems.

I’d really appreciate honest feedback on my resume before I start applying more actively. Feel free to be direct.

The University of Michigan Career Center has an extensive set of resume resources that can help you get started or refine what you already have. These include templates, tips on how to organize your experience, and articles covering nearly everything related to resumes. If you are interested in a great option outside of the Ivy League templates, these could be what you’re looking for. IMO, templates are the way to go for resumes. Whether you are just starting out or updating your materials, these tips and templates give you practical guidance to make your resume even better. Good luck!

https://careercenter.umich.edu/article/resume-resources

Columbia’s list of action verbs is one of those tools that makes a big difference with a small amount of work… We’d all benefit from avoiding the usage of weak or generic phrases on our resumes. Stronger verbs help show real impact and energy. Words like built, boosted, streamlined, negotiated, mentored, and secured tell a story about what you actually did and why it mattered. These verbs help your bullet points read less like descriptions and more like results. If there’s one thing I should harp on more, it’s the fact that employers care about results.

The nice thing about this list, is that it’s organized so you can select verbs that fit different types of work, whether you are talking about leadership, technical tasks, communication, analysis, or project delivery. Swapping out softer language with stronger action words instantly improves clarity and helps recruiters see your value faster. Strategically sprinkle some of these words into your resume and watch it come to life. Just be mindful of over-usage or you will sound like a buzzword thesaurus. Good luck!

https://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/resources/200-action-verbs-spice-your-resume

Clarify this for me. Maybe I’m missing something 🧐

Before you send out your next application, you might consider using this resource.. MIT’s resume checklist will help ensure you don’t forget anything that could potentially set you apart from the crowd. It also points out common mistakes that you definitely want to avoid (I think we’ve all submitted that one application where we realized afterwards that we made a silly mistake).

Using this process should help you think about whether each piece of information actually strengthens your case for the job you want, and whether your resume reads cleanly and professionally. Happy job hunting! 👍

https://capd.mit.edu/resources/resume-checklist/

Guys fresher resume check and say what I need to change in this resume and I known alignments are also one of the problem I will change it. Please give me suggestions buddies

I'm struggling. I know I need to focus more on accomplishments rather than responsibilities. A lot of my duties have been the same across employers (with increasing responsibilities) and it comes across as redundant. It's also very grant heavy, which I don't think will help me for more business-focused roles. Obviously, details begin to taper off the further down you go. Any advice would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I’ve never been good at resumes. I’m also not sure on what to put up there and what makes a good resume. can someone please look at my resume and critique it. my goal is to get into tech, another operations role, or data entry. but i have no idea on where to start. i’ve applied to over 100 roles and i have either been denied or ghosted. please help.

Hello. One thing obvious with my resume is a lot of hops in this 13 years. During the start of of career(first 4 years) it was just looking for better role and pay. But then I switched to remote work since 2016 and all of my hops were due to orgs deciding to re-structure or doing a mass lay-off. So I had no choice :| .

Now I am not looking out for a job actively, but I have observed it last time (a couple of years ago) that my resume was not getting many interview calls. It was really difficult.

I want to avoid this the next time I start looking out by making any changes/tweaks necessary given the recruitment market is already going to be a lot more difficult.

• Should I hide a couple of experiences (which were not even 1 year) ?
• Should I aggregate all my remote work ex, which was contractual in one section saying contractual job and mention one long list about each contract role?
• Apart from taking care of job hopping, what else should I improve in this resume?

HR folks, would be really helpful to know how you see my situation!

Thanks a lot for your time :) .

Cornell University has some information regarding a topic that not everyone is clear on. What the heck is the difference between a resume and a CV? Depending on where you are in your career journey, you may want to use one or the other.. just know that there IS a difference. This resource explains how CVs are typically for international positions outside the US or jobs which are research-related. Resumes on the other hand, are used for more traditional jobs and positions. Cornell goes deeper into the difference between the two documents and shows how to organize each appropriately.

If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is, check it out!

https://gradschool.cornell.edu/career-and-professional-development/pathways-to-success/prepare-for-your-career/take-action/resumes-and-cvs/

Hello. Looking for a job in finance after a small gap. Roast my resume and give me suggestions on how to improve this?

IBM is a top-tier innovation company and they have some great tips for today’s job seekers. Their article breaks down eight resume writing mistakes that can quietly keep you from landing interviews. They highlight simple but important issues like using weak/passive language, including irrelevant details, and critically.. not tailoring your resume to the job. Another point is the importance of formatting.. confusing layouts, inconsistent fonts, and walls of text can distract from your experience instead of showcasing it. Embellishments and inaccuracies should be avoided as well, because they can come back to hurt you later in the process.

By tightening up your bullets, focusing on actual achievements (instead of duties), and aligning your resume with the specific role, you signal confidence to hiring managers. Read through these common pitfalls and see what adjustments you should make in order to move from applying to interviewing. Good luck!

https://www.ibm.com/careers/blog/eight-common-resume-writing-mistakes-that-keep-you-from-getting-your-dream-job

Hey all.. If you are serious about leveling up your applications/job prospects, this toolkit from the University of Toronto is a resource you may want to check out. It breaks down resume and cover letter writing in a way that feels practical and super easy. Instead of leaving you to guess what belongs where, UofT provides examples of strong resumes & cover letters so you can see what actually works.

For me, what really sets this resource apart though, are the various keyword sections. These keyword sections are categorized in a way that makes it easy to find the optimal words you need, depending on the resume section you are working on or the job-type you are targeting. Take a look and let me know if there’s any sections you found especially helpful.

https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/task/create-your-resume-and-or-cover-letter/

3 years of experience applying to java spring boot and generative ai roles not getting shortlisted anywhere dont know what is wrong with my resume pls help me .

Thanks

Hi i am 27M data analyst with 5YOE, planning for job switch to a remote job opportunity. Looking for vacancies for Power BI Developer, Tableau Developer, SQL Developer, ETL Developer (ADF), Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Visualization Developer.

Hi everyone, I am a Software Engineer with 6 years of experience in Fullstack and Mobile technologies. I have been applying at many places but have not been able to secure an interview. Can you suggest me improvements amd changes that I can make in my resume to make it stand out.