Why Your Resume Isn't the Problem in Your Remote Job Search

Wondering why you don’t get responses when sending out your resume to remote companies?

What if I told you that it’s not your resume that’s the problem...? I get it.

It feels productive to tweak and re-tweak your resume. It's tangible. It feels like something you can control, especially if you're not finding success.

And, your resume still has a place in your search. However, you can continue to:

• Make it ATS compliant.

• Stuff it with keywords.

• Change your template (again).

But don't let it be a convenient excuse to put off the real work of a remote job search. Here are 3 questions to ask yourself before you blame your resume:

1. Am I Focused on the Right Target?

Don't be a "jack of all trades" who will do "any remote job." Commit to targeting very specific roles in your search before even creating your resume.

2. Do I Have the Skills & Experience for This Role?

If you don’t have the S&E that substantiates your ability to do a job, then the gap in your qualifications is the problem, not the way you word your resume.

3. Am I Leveraging My Network?

Instead of trying to outsmart the ATS with your resume, why not just build a relationship with a human?

How did you answer these questions?

If you’re having trouble creating these relationships, if your resume causes you uncertainty, or you’re feeling lost in your remote job search, there’s an answer. Find out what types of strategies are getting offers, like this one with one of my clients:

And it starts with getting clarity on a Remote Job Strategy Session. The call is complimentary, and we’ll go through the exact steps you can use to make the freedom and flexibility of remote work a reality in your life.