Having someone else write one's resume is usually not the answer, as
you are seeing. I strongly suggest you either buy The Elements of
Resume Style (under $10) or borrow a copy (free) from your local
public library and create your own resume and cover letter.

There is plenty of subtle and not subtle discrimination of all kinds
out there, as you well know. The trick is (1) creating a resume that
shows through concrete examples all the skills you can bring to bear,
and (2) targeting your resume properly so you are not wasting your
time or the time of unsuitable (discriminatory or otherwise)
employers.

I wish you well on your unique path.





--- In askthecareerguru@yahoogroups.com, "thequadcities"
<indiogoa@m...> wrote:
>
> I am a mid-career senior manager/executive in the supply chain
field,
> with 22 years of experience in varied and progressive roles. I am
> struggling with my job search, having applied to numerous job
postings
> on various job sites with no callbacks. I had my resume done
> professionally done thinking that this might help including the
cover
> letter. I modify the cover letter to suit the position.
>
> I am starting to think that the problems could be I am perhaps
> overqualified for the companies I am applying to; am faced with
subtle
> age discrimination or my resume just isn't getting the job done.
>
> I am looking for advice on a different strategy and approach
because
> what I am doing is not working.
>
> Thanks,
>