The Midlife Resume Fix that Makes Hiring Managers Stop Scrolling: Audit Your Resume in 10 Minutes

Get the "Resume Self-Audit" guide: In this episode, I'm teaching you how to transform your resume from a list of duties into a compelling story of your achievements. If you've questioned whether your resume shows your age, then this is a quick how-to lesson for you.

Learn the five essential steps to catch hiring managers’ attention and showcase your true value, after a long career, with specific numbers and powerful language. Key takeaways: * Why traditional resume phrases like "assisted with" are outdated and ineffective * How to identify and eliminate "red flag" effort-based statements * The importance of attaching numbers and metrics to demonstrate impact * Using dynamic action verbs to convey authority and initiative * The "so what" test: ensuring each bullet communicates results * Structuring resume bullets: who you are, what you did, and the outcome * Top three resume highlights: showcasing your highest value contributions * The free, printable worksheet for conducting your own resume audit * Encouragement for women over 40 to highlight their career impact Timestamps: 00:00 - Why your resume is lying about your professional impact 00:29 - The difference between a job description and your personal story 01:01 - The five-step audit to transform your resume’s effectiveness 01:45 - How to identify effort-based phrases that need replacing 02:22 - The importance of adding numbers and outcomes to your bullets 03:01 - The "so what" test: making each statement matter 03:37 - How to craft dynamic, impactful resume statements 06:54 - Words that communicate authority and leadership 07:24 - Structuring bullets: strong verbs, scope, and results 08:15 - Example transformation: from task to impact statement 09:09 - Avoiding vague statements and emphasizing results 09:59 - The checklist: does each bullet pass the "so what" test? 10:36 - Prioritizing your top three impact-driven bullets 11:44 - Recognizing the wealth of experience women hold, often unrecognized 12:25 - Access to the free worksheet and how to perform your own resume audit 13:09 - Encouragement to share experiences and use the free guide 14:04 - Offering free strategy calls and ongoing support for your career success