3 Reasons Youre Not Getting Hired

3 Reasons Youre Not Getting Hired3 Reasons Youre Not Getting HiredSending out lots ofrsums with no responses? Or perhaps youre getting interviews, but elend the job? While it may feel like youre doing everything in your power to land a new job, if yourehaving trouble closing the deal, its time for anotlageher look. There are probably obvious reasons why youre not getting the job, and they need to be taken into consideration 1. You dont have any connections. Connections are essential to getting a job, often allowing you to bypass writing arsum, cover letter and the application process altogether.Connections make the entire job search easier. But if youre not getting a job, take a look at who knows you and what you do. You may not have any helpful connections to get you in the door because you dont network, or because you just havent put yourself out there. Folks cant help you if they dont know what you need. If you dont use your connections, another candidate will be put at the front of the linea candidate who used their connections. To start building your connection network, start letting friends or family membersknowwhat type of job you want, and see if they know of anyone who may be able to help. If you dont feel your friend or family network is strong enough, start the networking process by going to an event or meetup in your desired industry. Chat up those around you, and make sure to grab business cards and follow up after. Invite your new contacts to coffee (on you), and start building those relationships. Youve probably heard this advice before, but have you done it?2. Youre bad at selling yourself. Your cover letter andrsumare dry and terrible. You dont sound like yourself at all. Or maybe those documents are far too short or too long. Lets face it Yourefloundering, and youre just plain bad at talking about yourself. But if youre bad at selling yourself, youll never make it into the pile of to interviewrsums. Selling yourself isnt a bad thing it mos tly just takes preparation. First, keep a document of accomplishments. Then when you create your cover letter andrsum,highlight those results, rather than list what you didday to day in past positions. Stayconfident in your tone, from paper to in person, and continue to describe the results you can bring to the position during your interview as well. 3. Youre not conversational. If you make it to the interview, but dont get the job, consider your interview style. Beyond discussing why youre perfect for the job and highlighting your skills and results in past positions, youll want to be conversational. Why? Employers want to like you. Likeable people are the best kinds of people to work with. So turn up the charm and enthusiasm. Show that not only are you fully competent, but youll be interested in your job and get along with your manager and colleagues. Dont be overeager, but make sure to express your passion and commitment. Part of being likable is listening attentively and respo nding appropriately. Ask questions, and be interested beyond what youve rehearsed in your interview prep. Remember, you are interviewing the employer as much as they are interviewing you. Relax, take a deep breath and just be your amazing, normal self. When youre not getting the job, its tough to stomach. But by taking a hard look at your job search process, you can ensure that you get further than ever before. By making changes in your network, your sales and your conversational skills, youll get past thersumstage, past the first and second interviews and into your very own corner office.Rebecca Healyis the founder ofKontrary, a different take on money and happiness that helps you take control of your work and life. She lives in Washington, DC.