There can be several reasons. Sometimes the resume isn’t clearly showing the impact of your work, or it may not align closely enough with the roles you’re targeting. In other cases, important accomplishments, metrics, or leadership scope may be missing or buried in job descriptions.

It’s also common for resumes to be written too broadly rather than positioning someone for a specific role. When hiring managers scan a resume, they want to quickly understand what you do best and how your experience fits the position they’re trying to fill.

When the story, results, and role alignment are clear, interview rates tend to improve.