Resumes That Get Interviews

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Your resume isn’t a scrapbook of everything you’ve ever done. It’s a sales page for your work, and most of us are wasting prime space describing tasks instead of proving value. 

I’m joined by Tajal (aka “caffeinated Tejal”), a longtime recruiting leader who’s reviewed hundreds of thousands of resumes, and she brings the kind of clarity that cuts through job-search panic fast.

We get specific about what recruiters want to see: bullet points that show impact, not vague claims like “results-driven.” Tejal shares her CAFE framework (Cause, Action, Findings, Effect) so you can translate your skills into evidence that works for both humans and applicant tracking systems. We also call out the ATS misinformation machine, why keyword stuffing falls apart in human review, and why tricks like hidden white-font keywords are a dead end.

Then we go where people usually won’t: bias and power. If you’ve ever been told to “dumb down” your title to look less intimidating, we explain why that advice is harmful and how to position senior experience with confidence. We also talk about the coaching grift, the red flags behind “guaranteed job placement,” and what to do if you can’t afford expensive resume services. 

Tejal shares a free resource, getselected.app, plus guidance on LinkedIn profile optimization, employment gaps, and a five-minute approach to tailoring without burning out.

If you’re tired of guessing, take these tools and rebuild your resume with proof. 

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