How to Create an Agile Resume

Resumes get rejected in seconds. Most never survive the first glance. A recruiter once told me: “If I can’t scan it in 8 seconds, I move on.” That stuck. It’s not about experience  It’s how fast your value jumps off the page. 1️⃣ Wall-to-wall paragraphs ↳ Skim-proof. Eyes glaze over. ✅ 3 clear impact bullets per role. 2️⃣ Photo on your resume ↳ Bias risk. ATS rejection. ✅ Remove it. Keep a sharp LinkedIn photo. 3️⃣ Outdated objective section ↳ Feels stuck in 1999. ✅ Replace with a 3-line value summary. 4️⃣ 4+ pages long ↳ Signals lack of focus. ✅ Trim to 2 pages max. Link your portfolio. 5️⃣ Tiny font avalanche ↳ Squint = rejection. ✅ Minimum 10-pt font. Embrace white space. 6️⃣ Generic skills list ↳ No proof, no punch. ✅ Back each skill with a metric. 7️⃣ Duties without results ↳ “So what?” vibe. ✅ Show % gains, $ saved, time cut. 8️⃣ Inconsistent dates ↳ Raises honesty questions. ✅ Align month/year format across roles. 9️⃣ Acronym overload ↳ ATS & human confusion. ✅ Spell it out once, then use the acronym. Your resume isn’t your biography  It’s your billboard. Make it impossible to ignore. ❓ Which red flag do you see the most? ♻️ Repost to help someone avoid these resume killers. 👋 Follow me (Dr. Chris Mullen) for leadership and job search tips.

#DearPhDs, recruiters spend only 1-2 minutes on your resume.  (some research suggests they spend a mere 6 seconds!) 👉 When you have 10 minutes worth of content in there, recruiters will grab some 1-2 minutes from it. These may not be your best 1-2 minutes. 👉 When you have 1-2 minutes worth of content in there, recruiters will grab those EXACT 1-2 minutes. So give them your best 1-2 minutes! When it comes to industry resumes, LESS is MORE! I tried this with my own job search. Resume on the left: 598 words. 54 applications. 0 interviews. Resume on the right: 243 words. 10 applications. 4 interviews. (and got my current role) 👇 Here are 9 ways to embrace 'LESS is MORE' in your resume: 1. Start with a strong non-generic summary to set the tone for the rest of your resume. 2. Avoid overly technical jargon and complex language to make your accomplishments easily understandable. 3. Eliminate information that doesn't directly contribute to your qualifications for the job. 4. Keep your contact information minimal: your name, phone number, email address, and LinkedIn profile. 5. Limit personal information such as your full address, hobbies, marital status, and headshot. 6. Tailor your resume for each job by including keywords directly from the job posting. 7. Use concise bullet points to help recruiters scan and digest information quickly. 8. Focus on achievements instead of duties and use quantifiable metrics to showcase your impact. 9. Use action verbs to convey a sense of proactivity and accomplishment as well as save space. P.S. Which one of these would you like to learn more about? #resumetips #phdtoindustry #phdcareers #altac

"Why does my Resume never get a callback?" This is what a client of mine asked on a call. He was depressed from the constant rejections. I saw his Resume, the problem was clear. 🚫 His Resume was too generic, did not stand out at all. "But Rohit, how do I make it stand out?" Well, let me tell you how. 1. Use a Unique Value Proposition (UVP): ↳ Start with a headline that encapsulates your professional identity and unique value. ↳ Make it memorable and specific to your strengths. ↳ This UVP sets the tone for your entire resume. 2. Quantify Your Achievements: ↳ Numbers speak louder than words. ↳ Use numbers to demonstrate your accomplishments. ↳ Whether it's sales increased, costs reduced, or projects led, quantification makes your impact clear. 3. Leverage Keywords Strategically: ↳ Identify and use keywords from the job description. ↳ This ensures your resume aligns with what the employer is seeking and passes ATS scans. ↳ Keywords bridge the gap between your skills and job requirements. 4. Highlight Transferable Skills: ↳ Clearly identify skills that are valuable in many contexts, especially if changing industries. ↳ Show how these skills apply to the position you're applying for. ↳ Transferable skills demonstrate versatility and adaptability. 5. Use a Professional Design: ↳ Opt for a clean, professional layout that makes your resume easy to read. ↳ Avoid excessive ornamentation but consider subtle design elements that reflect your personal brand. ↳ A visually appealing resume can make a strong first impression. 6. Focus on Problem-Solving: ↳ Highlight specific problems you've solved in previous roles. ↳ Describe the challenge, your action, and the outcome. ↳ This approach shows your ability to think critically and achieve results. 7. Customize the Resume for Each Job: ↳ Tailor your resume for each application, emphasizing the experience and skills most relevant to each job. ↳ Customization shows you've taken the time to understand the role and company. ↳ This effort can set you apart in a crowded applicant pool. ✅ Do this and your Resume will stand out in this competitive job market. --------- Follow me for daily content to 10x your Job Search! #Resumewriting #resume #resumetips #resumewriter #resumewritingservices #jobsearch

DAY 1 of my #Resume Tips for #TransitioningTeacher & #EdTech series! Topic Today: Help the Recruiter! Leave a reaction or share, it really helps! 1. Recruiters have 6 - 10 seconds, MORE is not BETTER: Sticking to under 20 resume points is not a bad thing, nor does it show a lack of experience. Think of it this way; recruiters are looking for X, Y, and Z - and if you put A, B, C, D... they will stop looking as it is not time-effective for them. Focusing on what you TRULY do and the role you want is not bad, adding EVERYTHING takes away from your best skills. 2. Have planned skill grouping to focus on before you write: This is like finding your 'North Star' for each bullet point. I usually focus on Content Design, Analysis, Collaboration, Behavior Management, and Mentorship; and from there you can have more job-specific skills; such as Customer Success or Administrative Assistant work. Then, while you write your points - there is no 'Oh man what do I write?' because you know you are grounding the point in that skill tree BEFORE you write it. Example: I made 50 lessons, so that is Content Design skill mainly, so I will write it for that. Action verbs can be 'Developed' or 'Created' and then what you made, and the result. Easy when you plan accordingly. 3. Grouping your experience by skill makes it easier for recruiters to find what they want: There is nothing wrong with grouping your points with intention and just a jumbled list. Always be intentional, you aren't presenting this to someone; they are reading it solo. Be Intentional with what you're structuring and where they are placed. If you are applying for a Data Analysis job, put your analysis skills at the TOP, clumped together. Then identify the second most important skill; probably Collaboration - put all those points second. Then Content Creation third, and so on - this way recruiters are not SEARCHING for the validation they need. Again, the idea is to make it EASY on a recruiter to support you, not make it harder! Do you want even MORE help with your resume? Submit it here for a free resume review from me, including ATS Score, Plan, and feedback: https://lnkd.in/gREk7u9B _________________________________________ Make sure to: 👍 React, ✏️ Comment, and 📣 Share this post.

I don’t gatekeep Here’s what actually helped me land big tech interviews. 💡 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 Before applying, take a few minutes to read the company’s mission + values. You’re not just trying to impress them, they should align with YOU too. 🧭 For example, when I saw that Notion values “pace setters,” I talked about how I like to move fast, take initiative, and set a high bar when building products. 💡 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 Carefully scan the job description. Pick out core skills like data analysis, API design, or cross-functional collaboration. You don’t need to be an expert, but if a skill is mentioned 3+ times, it matters. 💡 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 Use those keywords naturally in your resume. It helps recruiters quickly see you're a match. 📌 Example: If the job mentions “building scalable backend services,” tweak your resume bullet to say: “Built scalable backend services using Node.js and PostgreSQL to support 500+ concurrent users.” 💡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 Use the SMART format when answering interview questions—it keeps your stories clear and structured: S – Situation (What was going on?) M – Mission (What was your goal?) A – Action (What did you do?) R – Result (What happened?) T – Tieback (Why this matters for the role you're applying to) 🎤 Example: S: At Dell, our customer onboarding process was slow. M: I aimed to reduce onboarding time. A: I built a React dashboard that automated user setup. R: We cut onboarding time by 40%. T: This shows I can solve user pain points with scalable tools, something I’d bring to your team too. Want to practice? Google Interview Warmup is a free tool that helps you get comfortable answering common questions out loud and gives you real-time feedback. 🎯 Job searching can feel like a grind, but these small shifts made a huge difference for me. What’s your #1 job search tip? #CareerDevelopment #JobSearchTips #ResumeHelp #InterviewPrep #LandingTheJob

After reviewing dozens of resumes through my 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 service, here are the problems I see most often (and how AI can fix them): 🎯 𝟭/ 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 The ATS is looking for title matches. So are hiring managers. If they don't immediately see the exact title they're hiring for, you're out. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗲: "𝘐'𝘮 𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 [𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦] 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘮𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘫𝘰𝘣 𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 [𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦] 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴." 🔍 𝟮/ 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 This approach puts keywords first, story second. You end up with a random inventory of skills that tells no narrative. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟭: Use Teal as a "resume reality check" - upload your resume plus 2-3 target job descriptions. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟮: Use Claude to naturally incorporate missing terms while maintaining the flow of your story. 📊 𝟯/ 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 Most resumes read like job descriptions, not achievements. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗲: "𝘙𝘦𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵: [𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵] + [𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘪𝘥] + [𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘪𝘵]. 𝘍𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥, 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘥, 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘥." 👑 𝟰/ 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼 You are not the hero of your resume. The company is. Remove "Objective" statements. Replace with a summary that focuses on the problems you solve for companies. 🧰 𝟱/ 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗔𝘁 𝗜𝘁 Your resume is not a detailed chronology. It's a curated story that supports your target narrative. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀: "𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘐 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦? 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘐 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘺?" 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗔𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄: 1. Write Your Story First 2. Perfect Your Impact Statements 3. Optimize for Keywords 4. Test and Iterate Remember: • Clear beats clever • Story beats chronology • Impact beats responsibilities - My name is Chris Ming. Follow for tips to supercharge your job search with AI, go remote, and live life on your terms. #remotework #jobsearch #aijobsearch

Your resume has 6 seconds to grab a recruiter's attention. Whenever I see a resume starting with "a seasoned professional seeking a challenging career," I die a little inside. 😱 This is your chance to shine, so make it count.  We all have short attention spans, so show recruiters compelling information in the top 1/3 of your resume. Here are 4 things you need to capture a recruiter's interest. 1. Start with a strong summary. ↳ Highlight top skills and accomplishments. ↳ Keep it short – 3-4 sentences that grab their interest. ↳ Weak example – Accomplished professional seeking career growth. ↳ Strong example – Accomplished marketing manager who developed award-winning campaigns for Fortune 500 clients that contributed to a 50% increase in sales. 2. Quantify your accomplishments. ↳ Show numbers, percentages, and metrics. ↳ Weak example - Managed customer accounts. ↳ Strong example - Increased customer satisfaction scores by 25% in six months. 3. Create a custom/targeted resume for each role. ↳ Use Jobscan, ChapGPT, or Teal to score/customize  your resume to a job  description. ↳ Emphasize skills and achievements. 4. Be specific and concise. ↳ In a big pile, resumes look alike. ↳ Your unique success is what sets you apart.  Too many resumes look like a one-size-fits-all, filling the space with buzzwords. Be niche and be you. A well-crafted and concise resume shows you value the recruiter's time and makes you stand out.  Clean white space is your friend when creating resumes. There are millions of templates and formats for resumes. Your unique value proposition will make you stand out. I've worked with many clients who narrowed down their unique skills, targeted them toward the job they were applying for, and received interview requests. What other tips do you have for creating an attention-grabbing resume? If you agree, consider resharing ♻️ and follow me @ruth smith for more content like this. #resumes #careers #jobsearch