Question: This question came form a job seeker who attended the L.A. Kings Sports and Entertainment Career Fair and asked a WorkInSports.com representative the following, "My resume is amazing. Why am I having such a hard time getting an interview?"

Answer: Upon initial inspection there were definitely some great accomplishments and work experience that would deem her a qualified candidate. However, her resume was four pages long and much of the information was lost due to the length.

It is im portant to remember that a job seeker must use the resume to catch the eye of the hiring authority in hopes to first obtain an interview. One should attempt to construct a resume to be clear and concise. This can be done by using bullet points and short sentences as opposed to long paragraphs. Resumes are read quickly and using a concise format will allow for someone to quickly scan it and highlight important information without getting lost. Use industry buzzwords to illustrate your knowledge and experience within the industry.

The overall point of your resume is to highlight your accomplishments and generate enough interest to warrant an interview, not itemize everything you have ever done. Once you have an interview you will be able to go into further detail about yourself. Use your resume as a marketing and advertising piece that will create the desire for an employer to find out more about the product, you.