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Resume got rejected? These could be the reasons Are you disappointed that your resume got rejected? Well, sometimes it happens. But no not lose hope, continue applying and on the right day, you will get through your dream job. When your application gets rejected it’s good to do introspection as to where things went wrong and what you could do to avoid such mistakes in future. Here are 12 reasons why your resume could have been rejected. Do make necessary changes in your resume and happy applying! We wish you all the best in getting a great job! Need help with your resume and cover letter – Visit www.arabworldcareers.com and register for a CV evaluation service. We would review your CV, removed irrelevant information and suggest improvements. 1) Missing, irrelevant or stuffed objective statement? Have you written your objective statement? If not consider writing one. Check if your objective statement is relevant to the industry and job you are applying to. Sometimes, your objective statement could be superficial, which means which you could have used words that doesn’t make it look ‘original’. We suggest you read couple of general objective statements, think on your own what your objective is and come up with your own original objective statement. 2) Resume is too long? Resume is too short An ideal resume should have only two pages. If you have more than 10 years of work experience, you could have an additional page which makes it three pages in total. Accommodate all your information in two pages and remove irrelevant information (eg: Father’s name, native town etc) Sometimes, your resume might be too short as well wherein the recruiter is not able to find required amount of details. Include all required information and make a two page CV. For jobs in Dubai, jobs in Saudi Arabia, jobs in Qatar, jobs in Oman, jobs in Kuwait, jobs in Bahrain & jobs in Egypt, visit www.arabworldcareers.com – The most preferred job portal in Middle East & Gulf . 3) Inadequate qualifications? When you apply for a job, check if you meet their minimum qualifications required. If you do not meet their minimum and required qualifications, it’s fair not to expect an answer from them.
4) Spelling mistakes and grammatical errors Always make sure your resume never contains typos or grammatical errors. Send your CV to someone who could review your CV, give you suggestions and correct grammatical errors if any. We at Arab World Careers have introduced CV evaluation service for just $10. We would review your CV, bring to your notice spelling errors, grammatical errors and give you suggestions to improve your profile. Visit www.arabworldcareers.com for more information.
5) Dull presentation? Have you prepared your resume that would catch the recruiter’s attention? Have you arranged your resume neatly? Make sure your resume is pleasing enough in appearance and your details are arranged in order. 6) Used fancy fonts and colors? Do not use fancy fonts and colors. Use professional fonts like Times New Roman, Book Antiqua or Arial. Do not use much of italics. Maintain black as the font color throughout the resume. Do not use multiple colors. 7) Superficial information? Every recruiter sees hundreds of resumes in a week. So they would very easily be able to find out if your resume contains superficial information be it something related to your education, experience or personal information. Make all the contents in your resume as original as possible. AD: For jobs in Dubai, jobs in Saudi Arabia, jobs in Qatar, jobs in Oman, jobs in Kuwait, jobs in Bahrain & jobs in Egypt, visit www.arabworldcareers.com – The most preferred job portal in Middle East & Gulf 8) Overall look and feel of the resume Look at your resume through a 3rd party’s eye and think if you would like and consider if it was someone else’s resume. Edit your resume to make your resume look appealing. 9) Unprofessional email id? Use a professional sounding email address, even a personal email with just name should be fine. Avoid using email id like ‘gulfjobseeker @gmail.com , lookingforajob @yahoo.com, gulfcandidate @hotmail.com etc. 10) No cover letter
Nowadays it’s very critical to include a cover letter with all your applications. Cover letter describes why you are qualified for that particular job. Cover letter could be general or specific to a particular job. We would say your cover letter is your first interview with a prospective employer. So take your time in preparing a great cover letter. Need help with preparing a cover letter? We create awesome Cover Letters based on your resume for just $10. Visit www.arabworldcareers.com for more details. 11) Missed the application deadline? Every job posting has an application deadline – the date till when applications are accepted. If you applied after the application deadline, do not expect a reply back from the recruiter. If you are an active job seeker, regularly visit our website www.arabworldcareers.com and be the first ones to apply for a job. The earlier your apply, the better you stand the chance to get noticed.
12) Where did you apply? Did you apply through the prescribed medium? Some jobs are solely accepted through employers’ recruitment system or job portals. If the prescribed medium is ‘apply through job portal’ and you have emailed your resume to the recruiter, you stand little chance of being called for. Always follow the prescribed application acceptance medium.
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