"Can you write me an ATS-compliant resume?"
Worst. Job Seeker. Question. Ever.
When someone asks me this question, my brain automatically goes to "Show me you are an ill-informed job seeker without saying you are an ill-informed job seeker."
Massive eye rolls happen 🙄🙄🙄
Then, I take a deep breath (to reach the depths of patience needed to answer this question for the 543798536th time), and I go ahead and educate this otherwise smart person on why this question isn't the right question to ask if you want a serious resume writer to work with you.
Sometimes, I convert them…and sometimes, I lose them to the dark side.
I understand this industry is the Wild West. And people are continuously shoving ATS, KEYWORDS, ALGORITHMS, and SEO down your necks, but…
…if you read my email about the 2024 trends in landing exec roles…
...you'll see that it's all about human interaction with a side of automation.
So don't worry about the ATS, focus on brilliantly written leadership marketing and a solid networking strategy.
To show you this 2-step plan in action, I'm inviting you to my free training called:
How to Design a Powerful Executive Resume & A Fail-Safe Job Search Strategy
No more asking the wrong questions, ok?
- How to brand yourself on your resume so hiring managers and recruiters can instantly establish your value
- Why the resume is only worth 25% of your job search efforts and where else you should put your focus
- What the *actual* goal of a resume is (it’s not what you think it is)
- How to handle ageism when you’ve been in the game 25 plus years
- Why the ATS could be the downfall of your job search
- And so much more solid and proven executive-level job search advice
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The Chameleon Resumes team, led by CEO Lisa Rangel, stands out as the premier executive resume writing, LinkedIn profile development, and job landing consultancy. As the only firm hired by LinkedIn and recognized by Forbes in this space, we bring unparalleled expertise to your career advancement journey. Our proprietary 4-Stage META Job Landing System™ is the culmination of decades of corporate and executive recruiting and executive resume writing experience. This proven methodology is designed to position you strategically for your next 6- or 7-figure role, ensuring you stand out in a competitive job market.