EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 9 MIN
Your Resume Needs This Cut | What's Actually Hurting You | CGN Power Hour
from Knack 4 Business · host Colin McIntosh, Percy Barr, Bernie Franzgrote, Wayne Pratt
GROWTH PILLAR: Leadership & Ops WHO THIS IS FOR: Corporate escapees Leaders building systems WHAT THEY’LL GAIN:Practical resume structure Clear formatting rules How to avoid ATS myths How to lead with real results How to think like a hiring manager Most resumes fail because they try to say too much and prove too little. In this Canada Growth Network Power Hour, Colin McIntosh from Sheets Resume breaks down what actually works in today’s hiring market. He explains why summaries often hurt you. Why keyword stuffing for ATS systems backfires. And why your resume is not your life story. Colin shares how to lead with impact. Put big numbers up top. Remove fluff. Use plain language. Keep it to one page. He also talks about subconscious bias, formatting mistakes, and why recruiters scan fast. This conversation shifts your thinking. A resume is not emotional. It is a tool. Its only job is to get a phone call. Key topics covered: • Why resume summaries usually fail • The truth about ATS friendly resumes • How to highlight measurable results • Why one page is stronger • Formatting that helps humans read fast • Avoiding red flags in contact details Guest Links:Colin McIntosh – Sheets ResumeFeatured Sponsors: Canada Growth Network + GHL – $47 CAD/moWebIndexer easy to install and work with chat bot!Gentry Learning program to understand real estate investing. Want to build better systems in your business? Email: [email protected] Subscribe for more conversations that help you grow. Disclaimer: Everything you heard today is for educational purposes only. It's not professional advice. Before you act on anything — talk to a certified expert in your area. Your accountant. Your lawyer. Someone who knows your situation.We share perspectives. You make the decisions.Want more? Head over to blog.knack4business.com — packed with practical episodes on AI, marketing, leadership, and growth. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Subscribe while you're there.Until next time; keep building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Clear resume strategy that gets interviews. No fluff. No keyword stuffing. Just what hiring managers actually look for. Built for job seekers and leaders who want results.
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