Verify you haven't made any of the following common resume mistakes so you put your best foot forward with your job application.

In today’s job market, many industries are experiencing slower hiring cycles, unfortunately.  We are hearing from strong candidates that the timeline between applications and responses is long. While frustrating, try to keep pursuing promising opportunities. It may also be helpful to take a close look at where you are struggling in the job search process.

Your resume is a forward-looking document. You want to show what kind of employee you will be moving forward, not what you did 30 years ago. Keeping this in mind as you craft your resume will help you elevate yourself as a job candidate.