Episode 54: How to Use Your Resume in 2025: Getting Traction By Applying Cold Online
In this episode of 'Careers at the End of the World', Jenn Walker Wall, founder of Work Wonders Careers, discusses strategies for making resumes work effectively in 2025. She emphasizes the importance of having a strategic, tailored resume, despite the challenges presented by a tight and competitive job market. Jenn offers tips on how to leverage your resume to stand out as a strong candidate, addresses common misconceptions about resumes and qualifications, and encourages proactive networking.
Episodes and Resources Mentioned:
00:45 The Importance of a Strategic Resume
04:38 "Manipulating" Your Resume for Success
10:50 Tailoring Your Resume to Job Postings
22:01 Networking and Visibility in Job Search
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