Employers complain that applicants continually fight the system, thus making it difficult to identify and hire the right people. One factor frequently mentioned as a major obstacle in the hiring process is the resume.
Questions concerning resume usage, validity, and style are simply endless.
Even human resource experts have trouble agreeing on the resume's value and format. Unfortunately, everyone who ever has looked for a job sees himself or herself as some sort of authority on the topic. That's why the occasional job seeker is overwhelmed with well-meaning advice, much of it suspect. As a result, resume creation often is not handled well. Most experts agree that poor resumes, along with a lack of interviewing skills and a failure to network, are at the root of ineffective job searches.