#98 - Streamlining Resumes
Adam Karpiak
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If your job search needs a little more help, Karpiak Consulting offers resume and LinkedIn services, as well as job search strategy coaching.
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So how did I help this resume edit client land the types of jobs they needed?
Streamlining.
This client had a clear goal in mind: landing a higher-level leadership position, ideally with titles like Global Director, National Director, or VP. She was already performing many of the duties associated with these roles but wasn't getting the recognition—either in job title or salary—that matched her skills and responsibilities.
Her current title didn't reflect the depth of work she was doing, and she needed her resume to showcase her years of experience better, especially as she navigated the job search without a degree.
When I first reviewed her resume, the challenges were clear: it needed to be shorter, focused, and proofread. The most important issue was readability. Her value was hidden in a bunch of (unnecessary) details, making it difficult for any recruiter to quickly grasp her strengths (which they will try to do in just 6-10 seconds). She listed everything she'd done without a clear, targeted narrative or focus.
Streamlining your resume and cutting down on unnecessary details highlights your relevant value. Instead of listing every task you ever did, focus on the key responsibilities that tie directly to your target roles.
Your resume should make it easy for the reader to quickly see your value, specifically for the role you are applying for. Don't leave them guessing—walk them through the story you want to tell.
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!
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Management/Commercial Field Underwriter at State Farm Insurance - Retired
2 个月Useful tips! Keep resumes short, readable & focused! Make it easy for interviewers to understand who you are!!????
Senior/Executive Producer- Head of Production | BFA, Content Creation
2 个月Even with AI resume and search, it is still hard to land a job
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Next Trend Realty LLC./wwwHar.com/Chester-Swanson/agent_cbswan
2 个月Very informative.