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Inspired by a real client success story shared in Jobseeking Is Hard, Issue #156 Resumes aren’t job descriptions. A client I worked with had a resume packed with phrases like “managed a program,” “led an initiative,” and “updated processes.” It all sounded busy, but it didn’t actually tell the reader what happened or how. Lines like “led technology transfer discussions” or “developed and managed project plans” looked fine at first, but they didn’t say anything about what that

Inspired by a real client success story shared in Jobseeking Is Hard, Issue #155 When it comes to resumes, content isn’t the only thing that matters...format does too. I worked with a client on a Comprehensive Resume Review, and recently they reached out to say they’re still getting compliments on their resume and have even recommended me to friends. That doesn’t happen by luck. It happens because the resume reads well. When I returned their review, their first response was,

Inspired by a real client success story shared in Jobseeking is Hard, Issue #154 One of the main reasons why people who are highly...

This post is a roundup of the advice I and my company have shared across social media over the last few months. We’ve organized it into...

Inspired by a real client success story shared in Jobseeking is Hard, Issue #153 Most resumes fall flat because they focus only on what...

Inspired by a real client success story shared in Jobseeking is Hard, Issue #152 Your resume needs to flow. Even if you’ve done a lot of...

The rules of jobseeking have shifted. Here’s what recruiters and hiring managers say actually matters right now. The job market is rough...

Inspired by a real client success story shared in Jobseeking is Hard, Issue #151 Most resumes fall into the same trap: they read like job...

Most resumes fail for the same reason: they bury the good stuff.

Resumes aren’t meant to be a career autobiography. They’re marketing documents. That means your goal isn’t to show everything you’ve ever...

Last week, I shared 10 through 6 of my newsletter's most-read Shameless Plugs of the summer. Each one came from real Karpiak Consulting...

Summer’s winding down, and hiring season is about to ramp up. September is one of the busiest times of year for recruiters, which makes...

If your resume treats every bullet point the same, your most relevant experience is getting lost. Learn how to prioritize and structure your bullets so hiring managers instantly see your value.

100s of jobseekers saved this thread because it cuts through the vague, recycled resume tips and focuses on clear, practical steps you can actually use. Here’s the same advice, but with a bit more explanation so you can see how to apply it...and where most people get it wrong.

Inspired by a real client success story shared in Jobseeking is Hard, Issue #145 Worried your resume makes your job history look too...

If your resume feels like it should be working but isn’t getting interviews…the problem might be how you’re framing your value. I shared...

Inspired by a real client success story shared in Jobseeking is Hard, Issue #144 If you're trying to pivot into a new field…or finally...

Here’s a roundup of recent resume advice. Quick, practical reminders to make your resume more relevant, readable, and recruiter-friendly....

Found this in the archives…still holds up: Actionable advice across resumes, applications, interviews, networking, and LinkedIn. A few...

Inspired by a real client success story shared in Jobseeking is Hard, Issue #143 If you're aiming for leadership roles, your resume might...