Even a great resume can be ignored

Believe it or not, sometimes even the best resume's can go unnoticed. Here are some reason's why it happens.

1. The position has already been filled. Sometimes the job you see has been online for 6 weeks and the company has already hired someone.

2. The employers "hiring cycle" is very long. Due to company politcs and other unforseen reasons (budgets cuts, hiring freezes, etc.), they drag their heels about filling the position.

3. It may be a false ad. Some recruiters have been known to post generic ads in order to collect resumes.

4. Picky hiring managers. The preferences of certain hiring managers can often be eccentric or inconsistent. There are some HR folks who want exact matches to the job they posted. If your missing one thing from your resume, that could be the reason.

5. Too many resumes in the pile. A recruiters desk can get innundated with resumes. In these cases, many of them just get lost in the shuffle no matter how good they are.