Go and seek an independent opinion on your resume and covering letter. Of the thousands of resumes I've seen, many are so full of statistics and irrelevent waffle that they fail to impress. A brief and concise resume will always receive attention.
Does your resume stand out in the crowd? Does the layout etc reflect professionalism and attention to detail?
I'm not suggesting you do this ...... but I recall a pilot application and resume I received around twenty five years ago, neatly bound into a folder. On opening the cover the first page was the Playboy centerfold with the following words
"Now I have your attention, please read on.........."
That pilot applicant got the job!!
