The Résumé Lie: Why Your Experience Matters Less Than You Think

If you’re spending hours tweaking your résumé on Canva, I have some news: Your résumé is not your biggest problem.

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I’ve worked with hundreds of job seekers, and here’s what I’ve learned:

?? Experience alone won’t get you hired. ?? A perfectly formatted résumé won’t get you hired. ?? Even having ALL the right skills won’t guarantee a job.

So, what makes a difference?

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The 3 Things That Matter More Than Your Résumé

1?? Your Story – Companies don’t just hire skills; they hire compelling narratives. What’s the unique thread that connects your experience? Why should they care about YOU?

2?? Your Network – A strong referral can outrank 100+ job applications. If you’re not building relationships, you’re relying too much on luck.

3?? Your Confidence – I’ve seen candidates with weaker résumés outperform highly qualified candidates simply because they knew how to sell themselves.

A résumé is just a tool—it’s not the reason you’ll get hired.

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What You Should Do Instead?

• Stop applying randomly. Build a targeted job search strategy.
• Focus on your story. What makes you different? What’s your "WHY"?
• Leverage connections. Networking is the shortcut no one talks about.

If you’re tired of sending out applications with no response, let’s fix your strategy.

Wanna Talk?

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