5 Reasons You Aren’t Getting Called Back for an Interview

When it comes to searching for jobs online, you want to aim for success.  You want to have confidence when submitting your resume, but it is only natural to feel disappointed when weeks go by without a phone call or email.  Why weren’t you called back for an interview?  You thought you were perfect for the job!  Continue reading on for five common reasons why you aren’t getting job interviews.

1 – A Bad Resume

When you apply for jobs online, your resume does the speaking for you.  Is it good?  Does it fully outline all of your skills?  It better if you want to have even the slightest chance of getting a job interview.  If you haven’t written a resume in years, use the services of a professional resume writer or use free templates as a guide.  Plus, ask an unbiased friend or family member to review your resume and provide feedback.  Implement their tips and see if you have more luck.

2 – No Resume At All

Forget about whether your resume is good or not; did you even attach a resume?  Never apply for a job without submitting a professional resume.  A casual email saying “I saw this job online” with some brief information about your work experience in the body of that email will not cut it.  It will be deleted within minutes. 

3 – A Bad Attitude

Here is the tricky part about an attitude.  Your chances of landing a job interview all depend on your resume and cover letter.  Since this is all written text, you might not realize that you have a “bad attitude.”  Your tone may be too casual, too over-the-top, or it just gives off that rude vibe.  That is another reason why you should have a friend or family member review your resume.  A second set of eyes can help determine too much attitude, drama, or overconfidence.

4 – Sending Your Resume Too Late

You might have had the perfect resume and you might be the perfect candidate for the job, but still don’t get a call back.  Unfortunately, it can be for no other reason than you submitted your resume too late.  Most companies begin scheduling interviews as soon as they receive resumes.  Moreover, some companies are known to let job ads linger online before removing them.  So that means while you may have just emailed your resume, they may already have a new hire starting tomorrow.  That is one reason to start your job search early and stay on the ball.

5 – Too Many Applicants

Another “not really your fault” reason for not receiving a call about an interview has to do with too many applicants.  Better yet, too many qualified applicants.  Some companies receive thousands of applications for one single position.  Many hiring managers do not have time to schedule an interview for each person.  In fact, they may not even get through the entire stack of resumes!  Your best option is to be one of the first to apply for jobs and only apply for jobs that you are qualified for.