100. Ten Resume Success Markers Hiring Managers Look For

  In this milestone 100th episode, dive into essential resume and LinkedIn advice, including the importance of a LinkedIn profile, common resume mistakes to avoid, and actionable tips to make your resume stand out to recruiters and hiring managers. Learn how to replace vague adjectives and adverbs by emphasizing specific accomplishments, tailor your resume for your target role, and more.   We'll Talk About: 02:14 Three Important Principles 03:58 Tip 1: Remove Adjectives and Adverbs 09:00 Tip 2: Swap Vague Phrases for Specifics 10:12 Tip 3: Use Raw Numbers Over Percentages 12:09 Tip 4: Avoid Wordy Bullets 14:32 Tip 5: Focus on Relevant Career History 17:03 Tip 6: Ensure Breathing Room in Your Resume 19:17 Tip 7: Prioritize Content Over Template 26:29 Tip 8: Avoiding Commoditized Language 28:59 Tip 9: Starting with Your Target Role 32:35 Tip 10: The Importance of a Strong LinkedIn Profile _________________________________________________________________ Referenced Materials: Book your Diagnostic and Power Strategy Hour Listen to Episode 2: Swap These Three Time-Wasting tasks to Accelerate Your Career Search      Cut 3 months off your job search in 90 minutes (start here) Create a clear brand & job search strategy that cuts 3 months off your search: https://theuncommoncareer.com/intensive     Learn our 5-step job search strategy: https://theuncommoncareer.com/process Connect with me on LinkedIn (let me know you're from the podcast): https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega/                 . . . . . . _____________________ Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. She operates from a Christian worldview. She believes excellence and integrity can coexist, and you don’t have to exaggerate or compromise who you are to compete at a high level. Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.             .