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 Your Resume is Using An Objective Statement
Unless you're a new grad, chances are you SHOULD NOT be using a resume objective. You'll get better "mileage" from your resume by shifting to a resume summary that's rich with hiring-company-specific data.

To write a keyword-rich resume summary, here are 2 examples to help:

Here are Examples of 2 Resume Summaries To Help

VP of Customer Care – Leverage & Improve Programs, Processes, and Systems That Enhance The Customer Experience & Increase Customer Satisfaction Levels

Take complex projects and programs from conceptualization (data gathering and analysis) to subsequent development and implementation. Manage the projects and programs that support sales and customer service activities; i.e. portfolio development and referral strategies. Focus efforts on multiple departments and functions, specifically handling projects that improve human resources, financial management, customer service/ management, and sales areas of a retail operation.

Resources

• Tips & Examples on How to Ditch Your Resume Objective ... For Something Better!
• Should Your LinkedIn Summary Be The Same As Your Resume Summary?

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 Good Job! Your Resume is Using a Summary Statement
You had the foresight to include a summary statement instead of a boring, basic resume objective. Nice!

At this point, do yourself a favor and verify that your resume summary is optimal.

Here are Examples of 2 Resume Summaries To Help

VP of Customer Care – Leverage & Improve Programs, Processes, and Systems That Enhance The Customer Experience & Increase Customer Satisfaction Levels

Take complex projects and programs from conceptualization (data gathering and analysis) to subsequent development and implementation. Manage the projects and programs that support sales and customer service activities; i.e. portfolio development and referral strategies. Focus efforts on multiple departments and functions, specifically handling projects that improve human resources, financial management, customer service/ management, and sales areas of a retail operation.

Resources

• How to Give Your Resume Edge Using These 5 Easy Steps
• Tips For Writing a Stronger Resume When You're in College

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 Good Job! Your Resume Sounds Like It's a Good Length
Most resumes are 1-2 pages, and there's reason for this. One-page resumes are reserved for new grads and folks with limited work experience. Two-page resumes are better suited for those holding a few positions (e.g. 3 or more) and have 10+ years of experience.

To ensure your resume doesn't get too "fat," avoid listing more than 5 positions in your resume if feasible.

Also, SHAVE OFF the oldest positions and get rid of irrelevant career bits (e.g. old certs, training) about you that no longer have any (or very little) relevance on your current job target.

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 Your Resume's Length Needs Attention
Although not set in stone, most resumes are 1-2 pages.

Since your resume is heavier, the best place to start is by criticizing the oldest positions listed and the job details included for each.

Chopping out unnecessary bits, such as old job roles and less-important job tasks, can go a long way to shortening a resume.

There are exceptions, however, when you won't want to shorten your resume.

For example, if you are within an academic, scientific, or research role, a longer resume is warranted when there are publications, research papers, presentations, patents, and other nontypical resume additions.

In fact, resumes for these career fields are referred to as curriculum vitaes (CVs).

If you're in a career field with professionals primarily using CVs, you may not want to worry as much about the length of your resume.

Resources

• Is Resume Length No Longer Relevant?

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 You Mentioned a Possible Career Change
A career change means you need to take your existing skill set and experience and packaging it so it aligns with your new job target.

This is when a combination resume format works better, especially when the old career is VERY DIFFERENT from the new intended career focus. A combination resume format enables you to create one or two categories to put into the top area of the first page of your resume.

These categories will include your TRANSFERRABLE (and relevant!) skills.

Remember, you want hiring managers to NOT see what you have done. You want to see what you CAN do ... what's most important to them.

Resources

• How To Know When to Make a Job or Career Change
• Are You Worth More? Know When To Change Careers
• Career Assessments - How To Use To Make Better Career Decisions
• What To Consider When You're Experiencing a Midlife Career Crisis

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 You Mentioned That You're Separating From The Military
After a sizable military career, anyone would be a bit bewildered on where to look next for that all-important second career.

The job-search hurdles for separating military are unique.

For example, translating the intricacies of military knowledge/experience to civilian jobs. A great starting point is to eliminate military acronyms. Then, use sites like Indeed.com to identify the job titles and align best with your military career — or use to find that ideal second career.

Once you've found what you're looking for, start dissecting these job openings, making note of core job tasks, educational requirements, and so on.

Use this information to emphasize and deflate areas of your military. 

Resources

• Help For Veterans Looking For a Job + 15 Resources To Help
• Top 200 Federal Contractors To Work For
• 5 Tips For Transitioning Military Searching For a New Job

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 You Mentioned That You've Been Fired
Being let go is never fun. Though, get some comfort in knowing that approx. 8 out of every 10 professionals have been fired at least once.

Yeah, few people talk about that!

It's true. Start asking the people around you. You'll be SURPRISED at how many tell you they have been fired — or quit because they were about to be.

For your resume, there's not much you need to do there. Simply put the end month/year data. Avoid listing anything about being fired or reason for leaving the company in your resume.

Resources

• So, You Got Fired (Or You Think You’re About To Get Fired)
• How to Handle Date Gaps in Your Resume
• Interview Strategies - How To Explain Why You Were Fired

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 You Mentioned That You HAVE NOT Attended Many Job Interviews
When this happens, one of two things is happening. First, your resume needs a good "kick in the butt." Second, you're applying to too few jobs. Chances are the issue is the first: your resume isn't doing its job.

Use the advice/resources contained in this review in addition to these 4 areas:

#1 Ensure Your Resume Summary Statement is Packing a Punch 

Do this by including a few achievements and including a few position-specific keywords that match the jobs you're applying for.

#2 Ensure Your Resume Has a Fair Amount of Achievements

Achievements tell hiring managers that you're more than a seat warmer. If you're in a career field that doesn't lend itself well for achievements, think about what you've helped the company do as a whole; e.g. open a new market, develop a new product, salvage a client relationship, support a merger/acquisition, and so on.

If you think something sinister is keeping you from getting fewer results, contact a resume writer for help. Taking action with your resume can help you avoid further expense and wasted job-search time.

#3 Eliminate The Excess From Your Resume

Excess detail in a resume can be old certifications, memberships, training, and job roles. Take a long look at those oldest jobs you have in your resume. Do you really need them? Get rid of unnecessary or less important job tasks. Remember, you don't need to list everything.

#4 See Your Resume Through an Employer's Eyes

Yeah, I know. This is the most difficult because you will always see your resume one way and hiring managers will see it differently. A friend can help with this, and don't forget HR managers are sometimes forthcoming with offering resume advice too.
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 You Mentioned That YOU HAVE Attended Many Job Interviews
This is awesome!

Getting a nice return from your resume is good. It means that it doesn't need much tweaking/improvement.

The best advice at this point is to shift your focus to your interviewing skills.

You may think your interviews are going well.

Yet, when you're struggling with getting 2nd interviews and subsequent job offers, your interviewing skills may need some polishing.

Resources

• Get Interviewing Tips & Strategies

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 You Mentioned Your Resume is Using a Table, Graphic, or Column
Applicant tracking systems make resume collection and management for hiring managers easier.

Though, this technological advancement isn't as promising for professionals like you. ATS systems identify keywords and exact other identifying factors (e.g. degrees and job titles) to "grade" resumes.

These ATS systems are limited by the information they acquire from jobseeker resumes. If your resume isn't structured in a way that fits the applicant tracking system, it can enter a black hole.

Success on the hiring side of things depends on querying the system with the right keywords, specifications, and requirements to draw out resumes that are the best fit for the position.

Part of making your resume ATS compliant is by removing tables, graphics, and columns.

Resources

• Should You Write Your Resume for ATS Tracking Systems - Or a Human?
• ATS Checklist to Help Get Around Applicant Tracking Systems

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 You Mentioned That Your Resume Is Missing Achievements
Adding achievements to your resume is a good move on your part. Essentially, achievements add "life" to a resume, giving readers a snapshot of what you've accomplished, and not just want you can do.

Numbers and percentages go hand-in-hand with achievements.

Plus, these additions break up text and add visual queues for readers with roaming eyes.

Below are a couple examples of how to take a basic statement and turn it into a kickass achievement. 

Example #1

• Okay: Increased sales and marketing efforts in new markets.
• Better: Grew client base by 60% and achieved maximum distribution throughout new markets.
• Best: Grew client base by 60%, boosted per-client sales by 23.8%, and achieved maximum distribution throughout new markets.

Example #2

• Okay: Managed a team of software developers.
• Better: Managed 15 software developers and 3 team leaders.
• Best: Managed 15 software developers and 3 team leaders overseeing $1.3M worth of client projects.

Resources

• Here's How to Write a Resume You Can Be Proud Of

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 You Mentioned Your Resume Isn't Missing Any Career Achievements
Though your resume isn't missing achievements, use the below examples to identify what more can be added.

Numbers and percentages always look great in a resume because they break up text and help add visual queues for readers.

Below are a couple examples of how to take a basic statement and turn it into a kickass achievement.

Example #1

• Okay: Increased sales and marketing efforts in new markets.
• Better: Grew client base by 60% and achieved maximum distribution throughout new markets.
• Best: Grew client base by 60%, boosted per-client sales by 23.8%, and achieved maximum distribution throughout new markets.

Example #2

• Okay: Managed a team of software developers.
• Better: Managed 15 software developers and 3 team leaders.
• Best: Managed 15 software developers and 3 team leaders overseeing $1.3M worth of client projects.

Resources

• Here's How to Write a Resume You Can Be Proud Of

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 You Mentioned That You've Applied to a Decent # of Jobs in the Past Month 
Keep up the good work!

Continue to remind yourself that applying for jobs is not about QUANTITY it's about QUALITY. Steering clear of a quantity job-search mentality can be painful for some professionals because it requires patience.

Experts will tell you that a quality job search takes less work and produces more results. This is good news for you because job searching shouldn't be so much of a job.
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 You Mentioned That You've Applied For TOO MANY Jobs in the Past Month
When this happens, focus your attention on two areas.

First, your resume needs a good "kick in the butt."

Second, you're likely applying for jobs that aren't the best fit, which is what's inflated the # of jobs you've applied for.

You may think your resume/career is perfect, but remember, employers don't see what you see.

To fix your resume, follow the advice and use the resources contained in this review. For the latter issue, applying for jobs where you're not the best fit, you need to remind yourself that applying for jobs is not about QUANTITY it's about QUALITY.

Steering clear of a quantity job-search mentality can be painful for some professionals because it requires patience. Experts will tell you that a quality job-search mentality takes less work and produces more results.

This is good news for you because job searching shouldn't be so much of a job.

If you think something sinister is keeping you from getting fewer results, contact a resume writer for help. Professionals who like to fix things on their own can struggle with this. But, if your resume is "costing you money," taking action to avoid further expense and wasted job-search time, then making the investment in a resume writer is a no-brainer.
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