same resjme, no callbacks #techjobs #resumetips

18 Mar 2025 · 1 min

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A job-seeker laid off in 2023 used the same resume format for 15 years and got no callbacks. After switching to a new format, things changed. Taylor Desseyn argues the tech industry moves fast enough that your old resume probably doesn't work anymore.

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I had been using the same resume for almost 15 years when I was laid off. Same format, just updated it with new roles. It always worked. I would get calls back like crazy. 2023 is when I was laid off right before the holidays. I was applying to new roles and getting nothing. No callbacks, no emails.
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Same resume, no callbacks. I was getting the generic rejection email. Thank you for applying. We're gonna move forward with other candidates. That's when I reached out to you. I had heard you talk about updating resumes. I saw that you had released a new resume format along with brushing up your resume. Ask for help because the industry is changing at an incredibly rapid pace.