By Pattie Hunt Sinacole\t<\/p>\n
Q: My husband has applied to several jobs online. It seems that no one responds to resumes submitted anymore. He is not having great success. What advice do you have for a 42-year-old purchasing specialist in his job search?<\/p>\n
A: In short, spend less time just applying to roles online. By the time that role hits a job board, thousands may be viewing it. Here is how I would spend my time if I were your husband:<\/p>\n
Develop a crisp, error-free resume. Use a standard font that will scan well. Avoid \u201cwedding invitation\u201d font or logos. Use font size 11.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
By Pattie Hunt Sinacole Q: My husband has applied to several jobs online. It seems that no one responds to resumes submitted anymore. He is not having great success. What advice do you have for a 42-year-old purchasing specialist in his job search? A: In short, spend less time just applying to roles online. 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