The Resume Mistake That Costs You The Second Interview

Lucas and Luna reveal the single most common resume mistake that keeps qualified candidates from getting a second interview: focusing on responsibilities instead of results. They break down the difference with a real example from a marketing manager resume—how swapping 'managed social media accounts' for 'grew Instagram engagement 40 percent in six months' changes everything. They also discuss why recruiters spend an average of just 7.4 seconds scanning a resume, and how to structure bullet points that pass that test. Lucas shares a simple formula: action verb, specific metric, time frame. Luna pushes back on whether every job result can be quantified, and they talk through alternative approaches for roles where hard numbers are harder to come by. Plus: a quick honest moment about how listener support keeps the show ad-free. #ResumeMistake #SecondInterview #JobSearch #Recruiters #Metrics #CareerAdvice #ResumeTips #JobHunt #InterviewTips #MarketingManager #Engagement #QuantifyResults #ATS #BulletPoints #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareersPodcast #JobSearchPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo