#105 - Standing Out
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#105 - Standing Out

The new Jobseeking is Hard is out now! Read it here:

https://www.jobseekingishard.com/p/105-standing-out

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This week we’re talking about:

  • Stupid interview questions
  • A jobseeking horror story about being lowballed after multiple interviews
  • Showcasing your real impact on your resume to help you stop underselling yourself
  • The best (worst?) job posting of the week
  • And a scam currently flooding LinkedIn inboxes involving fake HR recruiters

And for Premium subscribers I’m:

  • Debunking an article encouraging candidates to take a bold outreach approach
  • Giving you tips on using a personal website to highlight your experience when traditional portfolios don’t apply
  • Telling you how to address a career break on your resume and in interviews
  • Answering a Premium Subscriber's question about staying competitive in a softening job market. I’ll reveal the strategies to get noticed, keep earning, and avoid looking “too expensive” for the roles you need right now.


Check out Issue #105 - Standing Out and let me know what you think!

https://www.jobseekingishard.com/p/105-standing-out


SHAMELESS PLUG


If your job search needs a little more help, Karpiak Consulting offers resume and LinkedIn services, as well as job search strategy coaching.

Who knows…maybe it’ll help you believe in your skillset and your accomplishments like this client ??


https://www.karpiakconsulting.com/career-services


So how did I help this review bundle client?

Reminding them of how awesome they are.

Tweaking your resume isn’t just about rephrasing bullet points or adding a few keywords... it’s about reshaping how you see your own strengths and achievements as they align with the job you’re targeting.

This process is about much more than just listing past tasks; it’s about building a story of your professional journey that feels compelling and authentic to both you and potential employers.

If you want to stop underselling yourself, start by asking, “What value did I add?” and “How did I make a difference?” Focusing on these questions helps shift your resume from a basic job description to a powerful narrative of your impact. Did you lead a team through a challenging project? Implement processes that saved time or money? Drive results that far exceeded expectations? These details create a resume that’s hard to ignore because they reveal the real impact you’ve had, not just the tasks you completed.

When you add context to your experience... by emphasizing the challenges you overcame and the outcomes you achieved... you give recruiters and hiring managers a genuine understanding of the value you bring.

And it goes beyond impressing them; it helps you solidify your own understanding of what you contribute. Articulating your achievements in a way that showcases your unique strengths can boost your confidence, making you more prepared and at ease in interviews. You’re no longer just listing roles...you’re presenting a clear, focused story of your career that sets you apart.

The added benefit? This clarity doesn’t just change your resume... it transforms how you see yourself. When you frame your work with this level of thoughtfulness, you’re not only making your resume stand out...you’re reinforcing your own confidence in your capabilities.

This context turns your resume from a list of past roles into a story of growth, value, and potential.


If you’re feeling like your resume isn’t telling your story the way it should and don’t know how to frame your experience, our services can help.

https://www.karpiakconsulting.com/career-services


BEST (WORST?) JOB POST OF THE WEEK


Here’s the job post that got the most people talking on my Instagram this week!

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https://www.instagram.com/p/DBWBQchvADQ/

If you come across an irritating job posting, email it to the newsletter or DM me on Instagram and I’ll add it to the list to post!


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We now have more than 6,800 members!! If you're looking for a job, this active group is for you. Here you can freely talk about your job search...the ups, the downs, the frustrations, what works, what doesn't work. It's an unlisted group, meaning it doesn't appear in search results for non-group members and is not visible to others on members’ profiles. This community is here to help each other, passing on leads and ideas. And most importantly, support, encouragement, and empathy.

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Darian McDermott, Ed.D

Educational Leadership/Assistant Principal/Curriculum Co-ordinator/Data Analysis/Educational Technology/Staff Developmentt

3 周

I am interested in tweaking my resume to gain a different perspective of my skills...from teacher to Academic director..Help!

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CHESTER SWANSON SR.

Next Trend Realty LLC./wwwHar.com/Chester-Swanson/agent_cbswan

3 周

Very helpful.

James Ebear

Maintenance Manager

3 周

Thank you for sharing

Adam Karpiak

My resumes and job search strategies get people hired. Go to KarpiakConsulting.com for my services! Looking for a job sucks. I make it suck less.

3 周

Not gonna lie…I think my favorite part of the newsletter is reading everyone’s responses to the polls ??

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