Most of us have seen an "AWESOME" resume - maybe yours - where something quickly caught the eye. Maybe it was just something cute.... your email address surfaced - one of those cute email addresses between friends, but a "should not use" on your new resume or cover letter. Yes, it happens to the best of job candidates who are left wondering why they got rejected or simply got no response from the employer.

Your potential employer failed to notice that you had so much to offer as a future employee. It was unimagineable -- your awesome resume went into file 13 [better known as the "trash" can]. Not only your resume, the flawless cover letter too. Both were overflowing with superb credentials. Professional. Competitive. Eager to please. Educated. Trained.

Nothing!! No response. No consideration. Your resume and cover letter obviously went the way of file 13 - often known as the "round" file. Your mind is swirling in every direction with hundreds of thoughts filled with questions -- always the BIG why? You've never been rejected before.

What happened? Maybe the employee remained in the job, decided to stay rather than going into their own business or leaving for other reasons that you don't know about. At the very least, an employer could show some courtesy, let you know what happened rather than leave you wondering.

Let's ask the BIGGER question - has this happened before? In the past you've sent an exceptional resume, great cover letter because you were the perfect fit.... everything was 'right'.... but you still got the rejection letter, right? Maybe we need to dig a little deeper.

Are you a FUN guy? Gal? You never thought about it before. Your 'cute' email address - like "hotdish" or "sweetcheeks" or maybe "nicebuns"@hotmail.com - just maybe - caused the folks in HR [human-resources] to get a wrong message or thought about YOU and your email nickname.

Is that possible, in your case? Could you be turning OFF the hiring authority within the firm before getting to 1st base in the interview process? As we all know, little "flags" send out positive and/or negative vibs.

Some hiring authorities are NOT computer literate. Fearful, especially about attachments or anything coming from strangers - you don't want any SPAM complaints - but lots of emails get deleted before having a chance to get noticed. Be especially careful what YOU put into the subject line of your email to a prospective employer. It too can cause immediate rejection.

Simply recognize that all of us are not very savvy on the computer. Don't try to impress anyone with your professional skills as an Internet GURU unless that's the job being filled by the employer. If that's the case, then show your stuff - let your IQ shine.

One thing to remember -- it's usually the "small" stuff that makes a difference. Write, talk in specifics, point out your exceptional ability - showcase your career path - it's your job to sell yourself as the best candidate for the position.

What have YOU done? Don't say, "responsible for" which tells a potential employer nothing.... employers like "sold 75 new accounts with a $10 mil. annual revenue stream in the first quarter". Be industry specific if you're a seasoned veteran with valuable knowledge and customer/client connections.