Reasons Your Resume Is Not Getting Interviews

I’ve reviewed 500+ applications as a recruiter at Amazon, Microsoft, and TikTok. This is the kind of resume that gets rejected in 3 seconds. I'll break down why such resumes fail to create an impact and how you can avoid such mistakes. Problem 1: Too much, too soon Two degrees, 15+ courses, and 30+ tools listed - all in the top half. Recruiters don’t need a tech stack dump upfront. Instead: ➡️ Start with a skills summary tied to impact-driven achievements. ➡️ Highlight tools you’ve mastered, not dabbled in. Problem 2: Responsibilities ≠ results Worked with IT to maintain PC and network health. Okay... but how did it matter? Reduced downtime? Saved costs? Improved performance by X%? Instead: ➡️ Write impact-focused bullets — e.g., “Reduced network downtime by 35% through system upgrades.” Problem 3: Irrelevant experience Amazon Prime Shopper role at Whole Foods is listed in detail. Unless applying for retail or logistics, this distracts. Instead: ➡️ Group unrelated roles under a single “Other Experience” section. ➡️ Focus on transferable skills like teamwork, deadlines, or inventory handling — but keep it brief. Problem 4: Projects without purpose Projects sound impressive but lack outcomes. E.g., “Built an AI model to detect human emotion.” Questions recruiters ask: What accuracy did it achieve? Was it deployed? How did it solve a problem? Instead: ➡️ Add metrics — e.g., “Improved emotion detection accuracy by 20% and reduced processing time by 15%.” Here’s the hard truth: Most resumes don’t fail because candidates lack skills. They fail because they fail to communicate impact. If you're not receiving calls from recruiters despite applying to 100s of jobs, it could be due to your resume. Repost this if you found value. P.S. Follow me if you are an Indian job seeker in the U.S. I share insights on job search, interview prep, and more.

I’ve reviewed over 100 resumes while hiring for my company. And I’ve noticed a pattern. Most resumes don’t get shortlisted not because of formatting issues or typos, but because of deeper mistakes that job seekers don’t even realize. If you’re not getting callbacks, you might be making one of these mistakes: 1. A lot of candidates list everything: system-level work, design experience, testing, and sometimes even things they’ve just dabbled in. Recruiters don’t have time to decode your resume. If they can’t figure out what role you’re applying for in 10 seconds, they’ll move on. The "Jack of All Trades" Trap A lot of candidates list everything: system-level work, design experience, testing, anything they barely worked on. Their skills were impressive, but their story got lost. Here's what most don't realize: Recruiters don't have time to decode your journey. If they can't figure out your story in 10 seconds, they move on. Your resume should have a clear theme that aligns with the job you want. 2. Long resumes. I have 10 years of experience- but my resume is just one page. When I interviewed at Samsung Electronics, my interviewer literally said: "Thank God you have a one-page resume!" It’s because a shorter, well-structured resume is easier to read and remember. 3. Most candidates say things like: "Developed APIs for a fintech product." But hiring managers want to see results: "Built APIs that handled 1M+ transactions per day, reducing downtime by 40%." If you’re not sure how to do this use ChatGPT to rewrite your experience with numbers and impact. 4. Recruiters scan resumes in seconds. If they can’t spot your key skills immediately, they might move on. List your most relevant skills right at the top. Make them impossible to miss. 5. Every company- Google, Microsoft, Apple, uses its own Applicant Tracking System. A resume that passes one system might get rejected by another. The best way to optimize is to get feedback from someone inside the company. Even though I thought my resume was solid, an Apple employee pointed out things I had overlooked. That feedback made all the difference. Do you want AI prompts to improve your resume? Comment “resume”, and I’ll send them to you. PS: I’m Roshni, with 10 years in tech. I’ve helped 7,000+ job seekers. If you need guidance regarding your career, let’s talk

Applying to 100s of jobs and not getting interviews? There's a good chance the problem is your résumé. After looking at 1000s of résumés, I've seen it all. Here are 7 common résumé mistakes and how to fix them: 1️⃣ Bullets focused on function instead of IMPACT ↳ Created content for various social media platforms. Better: "Created a social media campaign that led to a 4X increase in engagement, and over $200K in new business in 6 months." 🌟Why It Matters? Documenting impact shows not just what you’ve done, but how well you’ve done it. 2️⃣ Listing general duties instead of specific DETAILS. ↳ Analyzed and reported data on customers to senior leadership Better: 'Used R and Tableau to analyze customer fraud metrics, producing monthly reports on key indicators for senior leadership." 🌟Why It Matters? Details show the hiring manager that you have applied your skills in similar situations. 3️⃣ Summaries that try to fit in instead of STAND OUT. ↳ “Results-driven professional with strong communications skills...” Better: “Dedicated and collaborative project manager with experience navigating complex challenges under time and budget constraints.” 🌟Why It Matters? The candidates who land interviews don’t have “boiler plate” résumés that look like everyone else’s. 4️⃣ Using AI language instead of being AUTHENTIC. ↳ Utilized my competencies to effectuate revenue augmentation. Better: "Able to quickly build rapport and turn prospects into satisfied customers, consistently exceeding sales quotas." 🌟Why It Matters? Recruiters look at 1000s of résumés and know AI language (which can be flowery and awkward) when they see it. 5️⃣ Sloppiness instead of clean, clear and ERROR-FREE. ↳ Typos, awkward sentences and formats that are hard to read. Better: Correct grammar and punctuation throughout the document, in a consistent easy to read format. 🌟Why It Matters? “Detail-oreinted professional who takes great care with thier work,” shows neither detail-orientation nor care. 6️⃣ Going for flashy design instead of EASY TO READ. ↳ Including graphics, icons, multiple fonts and colors. Better: Sticking with a clean and simple format that is easy on the eye. 🌟Why It Matters? Graphics, multiple fonts and colors can be difficult for applicant tracking software to read. Details may be lost in the initial scan, leading to an automatic rejection. 7️⃣ Confusing work details instead of CONSISTENCY. ↳ Having different jobs and dates on your résumé vs. LinkedIn. Better: Alignment on jobs, titles, dates, and your skill set across all branded materials and platforms. Why It Matters? 🌟87% of recruiters look at your LinkedIn profile before deciding to interview you. Any inconsistency raises questions, and gives a hiring manager a reason to pass. Recruiters/Hiring Managers: What would you add to the list? ♻️ Share to help others create strong résumés! 🔔 Follow Sarah Baker Andrus for more career strategies 📌Need support in your job search? DM me to chat!

3 reasons you're probably not getting responses to your resume (from the perspective of an executive resume writer) After 18 years crafting winning resumes, here's why yours might be going unanswered: 1. You're expecting employers to connect the dots. They won't assume connections between your experience and their needs. You must explicitly show how your background aligns with their requirements through concrete examples. 2. Your accomplishments are buried. If your biggest wins aren't immediately visible in the first third of your resume, recruiters scanning for 6 seconds will miss them completely. 3. Your personal brand is missing or generic. Without a compelling branding statement, you're just another candidate with similar qualifications to everyone else. The good news? These issues are completely fixable! By focusing on connecting dots, highlighting relevant wins, and developing your personal brand, you can transform your response rate. If you're nodding along because you know you bring more to the table than your resume shows, I'd love to help you 1:1. Message me to discuss your executive resume. #careers #resumes #jobsearch

I've looked at 1,000+ resumes. (as a coach, hiring manager and recruiter) Here's what keeps people from landing the interview: 1. Buzzwords and jargon that don't mean anything. 2. No metrics, projects or identifiable brand names. 3. Hard to read. Not skimmable. 4. Consulting work that's at the top and creates more confusion than value add. 5. Too much information. 6. Reads like a history paper and not a marketing document. 7. Doesn't align with the job description. 8. Grammar, spelling, etc. = the basics. 9. Duties vs. accomplishments. 10. Nothing to differentiate you. BONUS: Relying solely on applying online. Please - for the love - make a personal connection to the hiring manager/recruiter. It REALLY DOES make a difference. Obviously, AI and ATS are part of the equation. They're ever-evolving and I know it's hard to keep up with (employers struggle to keep up as well). But you can't control that. You CAN control the above list. 📍 Which ones are you guilty of? (It's ok, we've all been guilty of some of these.) P.S. Interested in seeing MY resume/cover letter and get a breakdown of why I believe I landed an interview for a gig with 500+ applicants? (and then why I DIDN'T get the job) write RESUME in the comments and I'll send you a link to access my full video breakdown.