| Like one client who felt stuck after a layoff. Once we mapped out her accomplishments — the teams she led, the systems she improved, the feedback she received — she told me, “I finally saw myself again on paper.”
That’s what your resume should do: remind you who you are and show hiring managers the value only you bring.
So if your resume needs a refresh, here are a few reminders to ground you:
Start with your outcomes.
Instead of saying “managed social media,” try “developed content strategy that increased engagement by 40%.” If you have numbers to back it up, add them! Or, focus on testimonials and qualitative feedback from your team to show results and impact.
Separate facts from feelings.
If imposter syndrome creeps in, zoom out and look at the facts. In your roles, what impact have you made? What projects or results are you most proud of? What have others praised you for? That’s your proof — not the voice of self-doubt.
Mirror the job description.
Be the answer to their problem. Show them, right away, that you’ve done this (or something like it) before — and you’re ready to do it again.
One easy way to do this is by highlighting any language in the job description that describes you or your experience, and then making sure this language is on your resume.
Give yourself grace, and ask for help if you’re stuck.
Resumes are hard. You’re not 'bad' at them. You’re just human. And sometimes you just need someone else to help you reflect, refine, and reframe your story.
If your resume is holding you back from the next step in your career, I’d love to support you.
My resume package includes a strategy call, 2 rounds of resume feedback, and email support in between. Learn more below, or set up a complimentary call with me to start. |
