Advice Corner: Why You Aren't Being Called for an Interview

As a Human Resources Director, I am frequently asked what the biggest mistake job applicants make in applying for a job.  The answer is simple and may surprise some people.  The biggest mistake applicants make when applying for a job is not bothering to read trhough their cover letter, resume and other documents.  I will not contact an interviewee who makes a spelling error in his or her cover letter or resume.  It is that simple.  I recommend that you read through your resume and other documents several times and then ask a friend or trusted colleague to do the same. 

It's that simple.  Don't be an Unemployable Idiot. 

Welcome to our blog, Unemployable Idiots

This blog was created out of frustration and amusement. 

I am a Human Resources Director at a small organization who is quickly losing patience with the recruitment process.  I was at lunch one day with other human resources professionals and we were having a conversation about the worst applications for jobs we ever received.  I laughed so hard I started crying. 

I also realized that many applicants may not understand what a bad first impression they are making when they send a cover letter with another company's name in the body of the letter, a resume with incorrect spelling or just paling don't listen to or follow the directions laid out by the ad for the job.  So we decided to start a blog as a warning to others and for our own amusement of some of the terrible job applications we have received. 

We hope you enjoy Unemployable Idiots!