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Whether we like it or not, a professional bio is often your first impression on a recruiter. That's pretty important. A strong professional bio can open doors, spark connections, and make people want to know more about you. Let's get it right ??

Want to Make a Better Resumes? Break the Process Into These 3 Steps. One of the biggest challenges I see when it comes to resume writing is people trying to do everything at once—creating, curating, and crafting all at the same time. The result? Overwhelm, frustration, and a document that may not fully reflect your best self. Here’s a better approach: break the process into three clear steps. 1?? ????????????: Start by building a “base resume.” Write down everything you’ve ever done—every job, project, achievement, and responsibility. Don’t worry about wording, formatting, or prioritizing. The goal here is to capture it all. 2?? ????????????: Next, organize and prioritize your experience. What’s most relevant? What stands out? Start grouping similar experiences together and focusing on the achievements that had the biggest impact. 3?? ??????????: Finally, tailor your resume for specific opportunities. Highlight the 10% of your experience that’s 100% relevant to the job you’re applying for. This is where you fine-tune the language, align your accomplishments with the job description, and ensure your resume speaks directly to your audience. This method might feel slower at first, but it will save you time and stress in the long run. Plus, you’ll always be ready to present your best self—no matter the opportunity. What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to writing your resume? Share your thoughts or tips in the comments! If you found this helpful, feel free to share it with someone who’s working on their resume right now. ?? Repost & Reuse this content if you know anyone that would benefit from these tips. #resume #resumewriting #careergrowth #careercontrol #resumetips?

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? "What if my job didn't have metrics?" ? "My last role didn't involve anything measurable." ? "I don't have access to the data associated with my last role." We hear these concerns from job seekers at least 5x/week at Teal. But 9 times out of 10, you can find a way to quantify *something* about your past job—even without direct access to the data. (And it doesn't involve lying or making up numbers.) Here's a step-by-step breakdown of how to quantify your work experience and add metrics to your resume. 1?? Think back on your job description and responsibilities. Questions to ask yourself: ? What were you hired to do? ? What tasks were you accountable for? Write these down for each job you've held and the specific responsibilities that came with it. (Your Teal Resume Builder is a great place for this—don't worry about things being "perfect." Just get them down on paper.) 2?? Reflect on your accomplishments. For each job, think about what you accomplished: ? Did you make the company money? ? Did you save the company money? Write down these potential accomplishments?next to your responsibilities. 3?? Identify the impact of your work. Reflect on the ripple effect of your accomplishments.?Ask yourself, "So what?" or "What was the impact of this on the business?" For example: ? Did your cost-saving strategy enable other projects to be funded? ? Did your improved process save employees time each day? 4?? Find the numbers. If you're in sales or marketing, this might be easier—but for other job families, you might have to think creatively. ? If you managed a project, consider the budget, timeline, or number of people. ? If you implemented a new process, calculate the time saved or efficiency gained. For example, imagine you were the team lead on a project, and you reduced project meetings from 3 hours/week to 1 hour/week. While you can quantify the time saved, you can also roughly calculate how much money was saved: ?? Your team has five people ?? You saved two hours per week, per employee ?? This equates to saving 104 hours per year in company time ?? If each colleague earns $30/hour, you can quickly run the math ?? One hour for five employees costs the company $150 ?? Over the course of the year, your team saved $15,600 Still struggling to find numbers? Try asking yourself: ? How many? ? How often? ? In what timeframe? 5?? Write your quantified achievements With your metrics in hand, write out each achievement in a clear, concise way. Start with an action verb, clearly state your accomplishment, and end with the quantified impact. Remember to keep it relevant—the most impressive numbers relate directly to the job you're applying for. I'll link in the comments to a YouTube video and article that break this down even further. What other advice would you add? #resume #resumetips #careergrowth

Applying for jobs can feel like a full-time job. But what if you could speed things up and send out more applications without all the stress? Learn how in this week's Teal Talk.???

"If you're at least 80% qualified, you should apply" "If you're at least 60% qualified, you should STILL apply" "F It! Shoot your shot! ApPLy!!!" Feeling unsure about whether you're qualified for a job?? Let me simplify it for you: The truth is, 'qualified' is a subjective metric.? Here's how to decode job descriptions: 1?? Requirements: These are generally non-negotiable—especially for government-related or adjacent companies. You need to meet them. (look into OFCCP compliance) 2?? Preferred qualifications: Often called "Nice-to-haves", they give you an edge, but they're not deal-breakers. Candidates that meet all of these will like get preference . 3?? Responsibilities: These describe what you'll do on the job. Even if you haven't done them exactly, focus on proving you can do them. The key is ensuring your resume responds to the job description.? If your experience and skills aren’t on the document being evaluated (your resume), they won’t know how amazing you are. That’s why we built Teal’s tools—to give you clarity and confidence when applying. Our Resume Builder and Job Tracker help you align your experience with what hiring teams are looking for. We've also publish a free Custom GPT (Image above) with ChatGPT so you can compare your resume to a job description. Shoot your shot. With the right preparation, you’re closer to landing that job than you think. #CareerGrowth #JobSearch #ResumeTips #Resume #JobMatching #TailorResume?

7 Common Resume Myths (and what to do instead) Writing a resume can feel like solving a mystery. But believing outdated advice could be holding you back! Here are 7 resume myths to avoid and what you should be doing instead to land that dream job: 1?? Myth: One Resume Works for All Jobs ? Reality: Generic resumes don’t stand out. ? What to do instead: Tailor your resume for each role. Pro Tip: Use Teal's AI Resume Builder to build a base resume and quickly adjust keywords to match each job description. 2?? Myth: Keep Your Resume to One Page ? Reality: If your experience is relevant, a second page is okay. ? What to do instead: Focus on quality. Highlight key accomplishments that match the job. 3?? Myth: Fancy Designs Stand Out ? Reality: Flashy designs can be distracting and may not scan well. ? What to do instead: Use a clean, easy-to-read layout. Pro Tip: Use Teal's design mode to craft expert-tested resume templates and ensure your resume is eye-catching and not overwhelming. 4?? Myth: You Need an Objective Statement ? Reality: Hiring managers know your goal; an objective takes up space. ? What to do instead: Start with a powerful summary that highlights skills and experience that fit the role. 5?? Myth: List Every Job You’ve Had ? Reality: Your resume is a pitch, not an autobiography. ? What to do instead: Showcase only roles that reflect relevant skills. Pro Tip: Quickly select and deselect the less relevant experience on your base resume in Teal’s resume builder so you don’t have to keep rewriting resumes for each job. 6?? Myth: Include Soft Skills as Bullet Points ? Reality: Soft skills need context, not just a list. ? What to do instead: Show soft skills through achievements (e.g., "Led team of 5"). 7?? Myth: List Job Duties, Not Accomplishments ? Reality: Duties don’t show your impact. ? What to do instead: Use metrics and achievements to show results (e.g., "Cut costs by 15%"). Pro Tip: Use Teal's bullet point coach and AI suggestions to write concise and powerful bullet points. ?? Remember: A resume isn’t just a document; it’s your first impression. Avoid these myths and build a resume that truly represents your strengths and potential! What resume myths have you been guilty of? Let me know below! ? Ps very proud #ad with Teal - their AI Resume Builder tool has SAVED me!

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With every jobseeker that comes to me looking for advice, I tell them 3 things: 1. Sorry, I can’t help you (I only say that when I don’t like the person) 2. Have you considered joining the circus? 3. Use Teal Why? Because it has everything; even mistreated and malnourished lions! Oh sorry, you meant why Teal? Because the job search is about as hard as putting keys on a keyring just after you’ve cut your fingernails - and Teal makes it much easier. With Teal you can: - Create a base resume to highlight your achievements - Use Matching mode to find keywords and areas each job is looking for - Customize the resume with the help of AI in minutes to get more interviews Not only can it help write your resume, keep track of your applications, and remember who you’ve been networking with, it can now also help you prep for your interviews with an AI interview agent - something that’s notoriously difficult unless you (hypothetically) hold someone hostage and (hypothetically) force them to ask you question after question after question. (Hypothetically.) Your resume gets you in the door. Your interviews get you the job. Teal helps with both. Give it a go today (link in comments). #yesitsanad #PleaseTryTealSoTheyUseMeAgain

5, 10, 20, 40, 100?!?? How many keywords should Luke Skywalker?put in the skills section of his resume? Here’s the thing: the number doesn’t matter nearly as much as how you present them (within reason of course). Personally, I prefer a clean list of comma-separated words.? It’s compact, scannable, and gets straight to the point. But if columns or headers work better for you, go for it.? Just make sure your skills section does two things: 1?? Highlights hard skills and tools like software, and technical expertise. 2?? Leaves task-level skills for your work experience, where you can provide real context (and metrics). The goal isn’t to pack this section with fluff—it’s to make it easy for recruiters to see your qualifications at a glance. What’s your approach to the skills section? Let’s compare notes! #ResumeTips #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #ResumeWriting #Resume #Skills #ResumeFormat