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5 LinkedIn Visibility Fixes: Why 90% of Profiles Get Screened Out
You might be the perfect candidate, but the LinkedIn algorithm is likely screening you out before a human ever sees your name. In this episode, we break down the "90% Rule"—why most profiles fail the recruiter's filter—and give you the 5 specific visibility tweaks to ensure you make the cut. From your Headline to your Activity, learn how to stop being invisible and start getting scouted.
Forget Your Resume: Skills Are the New Currency
Employers aren’t just looking at degrees or job titles anymore — they want to know what you can actually do. In this episode, we dive into skill-based hiring, how to identify your transferable skills, prove them with results, and speak the language employers understand. Stop selling your title — start showcasing your skills, and open doors you didn’t know existed.
How to Get Hired Before the Job Is Posted: The Invisible Backdoor
Stop refreshing the job board. The best roles are filled long before they ever appear online. In this episode, we unlock the "Hidden Job Market" and teach you the psychological shift from job hunting to opportunity exploring. Learn how to build visibility, skip the application pile, and get hired through people, not portals.
Recruiters Only Spend 6 Seconds on Your Resume — Here’s How to Win
Six seconds. That’s all the time a recruiter spends on your resume. In this episode, we break down how recruiters really scan resumes, the patterns they follow, and how to make your value clear instantly. Learn to lead with results, use white space effectively, and remove anything that doesn’t serve the role. Your resume isn’t a memory book — it’s a marketing document designed to grab attention in seconds.
Why the ATS Keeps Rejecting You (And It’s Not What You Think)
Ever wonder why your resume disappears into a black hole? It’s not bad luck — it’s the ATS (Applicant Tracking System). In this episode, we break down what ATS software really looks for, how to align your resume without gaming it, and why clarity beats cleverness. Actionable tips included to get your resume seen by both machines and humans.
Why Your Resume Is Getting Ignored (And the 10-Minute Fix)
Sending resumes and hearing nothing back? It’s not your experience—it’s your relevance. In this episode, learn how recruiters actually scan resumes and how to tailor yours for every job in just 10 minutes—without rewriting it from scratch. One mindset shift, three simple steps, and a smarter way to get noticed.
Why No One Reads Your Cover Letter (And the Simple Fix)
If your cover letter sounds polite and professional, it might already be failing. In this episode, we break the biggest myth about cover letters and show how hiring managers actually read them. Learn a simple 3-paragraph framework to write a confident, human cover letter in under 20 minutes—without listing every skill or begging for the job. This isn’t about asking to be chosen. It’s about starting the right conversation.
Forget Your Resume: Skills Are the New Currency
Employers aren’t just looking at degrees or job titles anymore — they want to know what you can actually do. In this episode, we dive into skill-based hiring, how to identify your transferable skills, prove them with results, and speak the language employers understand. Stop selling your title — start showcasing your skills, and open doors you didn’t know existed.