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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hiring Manager Here.

When I see resumes with a big gap in employment or someone who hasn't found something in a year or more, it's usually a flag that there is something wrong with the candidate and I should pass on the resume, given others have obviously been passing for a year or more as well.

Also, short term employments, tells me you have no loyalty to your employer.  If the last 3 jobs you had were each 3-9 months, you're either being asked to leave because you fail or you're leaving for another gig for whatever reason.  The likeliness you would do the same to me if I hired you, is very high, making you a waste of my time.

Smart hiring managers see the games that people try to play.  The ones that don't see it, are the idiotic companies you probably shouldn't work for to begin with.

Also, if you're very seasoned and unemployed for a year and trying to take something entry level to get back in the game, you won't be loyal and you will be over-qualified, and quickly become bored and likely leave.  If you think I'm going to hire you in something entry-level and magically recognize your talent and bump you up to Mid/Sr level management, you're wrong.[/quote]

So how am I supposed to get a job? Maybe you're missing out on a really great candidate. Maybe my family member was sick and I couldn't actively look for a job because I was taking care of a loved one. [/quote]

Here is some unsolicited advice from a person who spent a year looking for a job, probably had their resume/cover letter reviewed/rejected by someone like hiring manager who could probably be replaced by an algorithm.  Make sure you know what you want to do and network smartly.  I spent many hours on informational interviews that were a complete waste of time.  90% of the people I connected with only wanted to talk to me about themselves and didn't offer any real value or opportunity for further networking.  The other 10% recognized that they could help connect me with other people, and actively assisted.  Until I realized what I wanted to do, much of it was spinning my wheels.  I believe there is some truth in networking and opportunity but as much as possible be strategic and thoughtful.  Work that angle as much as you can and as much as possible circumvent systems in place that will put your resume and cover letter in front of hiring manager who has some opportunity to summarily dismiss you based on the comments above.

In my case, I decided that I never wanted to work for anyone again and started my own business.  My business was profitable within 6 months and is growing. I am now reviewing resumes and considering candidates.  If you have even an iota of entrepreneurial spirit and a partner who will support you, consider starting your own business.  The internet as a marketplace has never been more accessible than it is right now.  Read [i]The $100 Start-Up[/i], it will inspire you if you have an entrepreneurial mindset.[/quote]

This is what my husband did.  After being laid off he found another job that paid him a measly $37k a year.  He ended up getting laid off again but this time decided to start his own business and is doing very well two years out from his last job.  He decided he was tired of dealing with low pay and constantly feeling disposable.  I was really scared about it at first but it's turned out to be one of the wisest things he's ever done. [/quote]

I LOVE hearing stories like these.  Its a damn shame people are seen as disposable objects these days.  
What kind of businesses do you have?[/quote]

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