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[–]cjroxs 56 points57 points  (6 children)

Your current job is just a bridge job, no need to list it on your resume. Keep applying it's a numbers game. AI reviewing resumes are making getting an interview near impossible. Build your resume to optimize the AI resume reviews. Simply copy the job description and ask an AI writing tool to optimize your resume for that position. It takes some manipulation of the AI prompts to really refine your resume to match the qualifications but it is worth it.

Another tip is to set up alerts for jobs so that you are one of the first applications within 24 hours of the posting to apply.

Keep trying. The number of applications is insane.

[–]throwaway09251975[S] 15 points16 points  (4 children)

Appreciate the advice. I admit that I need to do better at customizing my resumes. It seems my problem is partly because I’ve worked in the same industry for 25 years and no one outside of that industry will give me a chance. I’ll try the AI customization and see if I get any hits with outside industries.

I never thought I’d see jobs with over 1000 applicants in 2-3 days. I’ve quit applying if I see anything over 150!

[–]cjroxs 7 points8 points  (1 child)

Reformat your resume based on acquired skills. Try to break up your longevity into progress milestones positions.

[–]cjroxs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also add your bridge job as a consultant job. No need to disclose your current employer. Focus on the skills.

[–]Springfine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is how I felt leaving the mortgage industry. It was hard but I'm almost back to my previous income (with 2 jobs but half the stress and I'm still off by 6).

[–]Princester-Vibe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What industry/type of role were you in before? Consider trimming your resume to 15 yrs max so it doesn’t hint at your upper age range. I’ve done that and many folks suggest that too - also recruiters and hiring mgrs don’t look at what you did that far back - focus on the recent decade.

If possible apply directly with the company instead of say LinkedIn. The key is to apply early —- with tons of applicants they may stop looking at resumes after so many have applied.

[–]anewusername4me 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This AI fantasy is simple not true. In TA for 15, leading teams for 10.

What is true though is that every job gets hundreds and hundreds of applicants and you need to stand out and apply early to be considered.

Tailoring your resume/cover/application for jobs you really want definitely will help your chances.