What am I doing wrong when it comes to getting a job?

Question by damanincali: What am I doing wrong when it comes to getting a job?

My closest co-worker just got a new job…and it makes me crazy because that could have been me. I’m more educated than him; I have a longer job history and experience…why wasn’t I the one who got a new job? Oh yeah, I actually have applied to tons of jobs and have not received any viable offers.

Does this happen to most of them out there? I have been religiously searching for a job through major job portals and have applied for most that match my qualifications. I am confident that my resume and cover letter is in the best shape possible. So what should I expect? I am not waiting for the Job Search Fairy to come and drop the perfect job in my lap. I have been aggressive enough where I think I should have landed a job by now.
I am not wishing for a new job and always will be actively looking for one. I look through job postings and picture myself with that company, doing that job, earning more money. On the contrary someone gets offered their dream job and I’m still sitting on the sidelines hoping it was me who was supposed to be moving onto bigger and brighter career endeavors. I am confident that I am proactive when it comes to searching for a job. I don’t sit and wish each day away. I don’t think work is such drudgery. So where am I going wrong?

I have my resume and cover letter up to par and that should be a huge force that leaps me forward. I am still confident with my job search documents I send out; I am not getting a whole lot of calls for interviews as I had anticipated.

If it’s a task that you don’t want to tackle yourself, don’t. There is no law that says you have to write your own resume and cover letter. In fact, a professional resume writing service can garner very positive job search results, in most cases. It is money well-spent if you choose the right company for you.

I am confident that I have got everything in place and am still applying. I act immediately and apply for a posting that matches my qualifications or interest. You would think I should be getting a lot more results that way. Every time I submit my resume, I just think: “This could be it. This could be my new job.” I am that excited every time I apply for a job that matches my interests and qualification. Nothing promising has come of my applications so far but I think the possibilities are endless. That alone gets my blood flowing and my heart pumping.

Best answer:

Answer by rick r
I hope your resume isn’t this long winded if it is that could be a reason send a resume not a novel

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