Reasons why recruiters do not read your resume
Address
yourself professionally
Your email address should appear professional and convey
your full name so that your prospective employer knows exactly who is sending
the email. Do not use name or email address such as “Pretty Girl” or “Lone
Ranger” which would be ignored.
Clear
subject line
It is also important that you address the intention
of sending your email clearly and precisely in the subject line. Do not just
put “Any Jobs”, “Jawatan Kosong” or “My Resume” in the subject line as it would
make it difficult for the employer to track which position you are interested
in
Insert an
introductory statement
Introduce yourself in a short and simple sentence and
the reason why you are applying for the job. Employers
could only allocate 5 to 30 seconds of their time to review each application.
Proofread your email before hitting on
the send button
Read
your email a few times before you hit on the send button. Simple spelling
mistakes will turn away your employers. Do not use short forms such as FYI in
your email. In most cases, short forms could lead to miscommunication.
Sending a Generic email
Sending a generic email such as using
blind carbon copy (BCC) instead of “To:” means that the same email was sent to
other prospective employers. If you are doing this, it means that you are not
serious enough to land that particular job you are applying.
Email Signature
Your email signature should appear professional.
Make sure your signature is composed of your name, phone number and email
address.
Missing Attachment
Jobseekers often forget to attach their
resume. Employer may not have time to follow up with you on your missing resume.
It is recommended that you attach your resume immediately prior to writing your
email.
Remember That Your
Resume (and LinkedIn Profile)
Considering that most employers use
LinkedIn as their primary search tool, you should consider to set up a LinkedIn
account. If you’re a professional, you can use LinkedIn to your full advantage.