So many of my Job Hunter clients ask the same question and often wonder why they never hear anything back after they hit ‘send’ to submit their resume and cover letter or on the online when they use the various jobsites.

If you’re very lucky, you might have an automated email from a recruiter and then never hear from them again. It’s a depressing experience and one which also casts a shadow on the hiring company’s reputation.

So why does it happen that your application has vanished? Is it you, or is it them, or is it just something every candidate must prepare for in the hiring process?

This 20-minute podcast explores what really happens and tell you about the top 5 reasons you’re not hearing back after applying for a job, with five suggestions for ways to avoid the resume black hole.