#106 - Stop Hiding Your Value
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.
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SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!
Thanks to your requests and feedback, Karpiak Consulting is rolling out several new services, including standalone one-on-one coaching options and a mini resume review.
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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 you’ll be so pleased with the service that you’ll want to gift it to someone else, like this client ??
So how did I help this resume review client?
Clarity.
If your resume is filled with long, detailed bullet points, you could be unintentionally burying your strongest achievements. Lengthy descriptions can make it harder for recruiters to quickly spot the value you bring. The goal of each bullet point is to deliver your impact in a way that’s easy to scan and understand. Think of each line as a sharp, focused statement that showcases your results, not just your responsibilities.
One effective approach is to avoid cramming multiple ideas into a single bullet point. Instead, break down your accomplishments into concise statements, each focused on a specific result.
This approach is direct and measurable, making it easier for recruiters to absorb the key information. Shorter, results-focused points allow recruiters to grasp the significance of your work at a glance, without having to search through dense blocks of text.
Context is equally essential. Without it, even the best achievements may not fully resonate with a hiring manager. Every point should provide clarity on how your work contributed to larger objectives. Did you help cut costs, improve efficiency, or boost revenue? It’s not enough to simply state what you did; make sure it’s clear why it mattered.
These small changes make it easy for recruiters to understand the value you bring, without needing to read between the lines.
In the end, the simpler and more focused your resume points are, the more your true value stands out.
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.
BEST (WORST?) JOB POST OF THE WEEK
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only if it pays a salary never before seen
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1 周About the pajamas vs suit thing: Why not both? After all, this guy managed to get airborne during the Pearl Harbor attack while wearing a suitcoat and pajamas, lol https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Rasmussen
Culture Champion| Workplace Experience Expert|Queen of JOY and overuse of !!!!!!!!! Author, More ??Joy series|High-energy?? Motivational Speaker| Community Builder|Retreat Ringleader
2 周Adam you are the king of value and awesomeness!!!!
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.
2 周Protip: ask your company to reimburse you for the Pajamas Suit.