Girl, Your Resume Needs to Pop—Focus on the Glory!

This Week’s Sizzling Job Search Strategy: Results NOT Responsibilities 

Does your resume read like a job description? Cool cool cool.  𝗦𝗢 𝗗𝗢 𝟵𝟵% 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝟯𝟱𝟬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝟭 𝗝𝗢𝗕! Want to stand out? Shift the focus of your resume to 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 - not responsibilities. Write about: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘐 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩? 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵?𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦? 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘥𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘫𝘰𝘣 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴? 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵? 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵? 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘫𝘰𝘣? 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 "𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦" 𝘢𝘯𝘥 "𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳" 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦? Write from THAT perspective and you'll be in a category of 1. Nothing will be able to compare to you. Need help determining how to do this? Join me at my upcoming LinkedIn Live workshop, on August 29.

This Week’s Girl….. thanks for telling me! Topic: “Resume attached.”

Oh lordy. Have you ever received a resume with the body of the email reading “Resume attached”? Well, I have and let me tell you, I was NOT impressed. The cover letter has evolved, queens! If you send an email with your resume attached or a LinkedIn message to a potential employer, this IS your cover letter. Don’t think for a second that the importance has changed just because the format has. This is your shot to make a killer first impression—so make it count. For example… Email Cover Letter (body of an email with resume attached)

Dear [First name Last name]

I am excited to apply for the Vice President of R&D role at [Pharma Company], where I can bring my expertise in solving complex challenges within the pharmaceutical industry. Over the past 15 years, I’ve led diverse, cross-functional teams to navigate intricate drug development, from initial concept through to market launch. I specialize in aligning strategic planning with regulatory compliance, ensuring that innovative solutions are implemented effectively. My leadership helps teams overcome obstacles, streamline processes, and ultimately drive impactful healthcare advancements.

I’m eager to discuss how my skills in product development, problem-solving, and strategic innovation can support [Company's] mission and contribute to your continued growth and success. I’ve attached my resume for your consideration and look forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you. [your name]

This Week’s “She’s the queen of…” Skill to Build: Trim the Fat!

Concise communication is your leadership's secret weapon. In a world drowning in information, cutting straight to the point isn’t just efficient—it’s essential. When you strip away the fluff, you save time, make your message hit harder, and show up with the kind of confidence that commands respect. Want to lead like a pro? Focus on what really matters, deliver your main point first, and always keep your audience in mind. Listen as much as you talk, and before you hit send or step up to speak, trim the fat. When you do, you’re not just communicating—you’re driving action and elevating your entire team.

Tools to Try: 

Toastmasters.  "Writing with Impact" on LinkedIn Learning. "Concise Communication Skills for Business" on Udemy. "Executive Communication: Deliver Impactful Messages" on Coursera.

This Week’s Featured Partner: Ready Set Pivot - RSP

Ready Set Pivot (RSP) is a program designed to help women who feel restless in their careers or life transitions find their "next best thing." It's tailored for those who are successful but seeking something more fulfilling, guiding them through a process of change with a combination of workshops, classes, and community engagement. 

Why get involved? RSP provides a framework for identifying your starting point, moving through change, and making meaningful progress toward new goals, all while connecting you with like-minded women who share the journey.

https://www.rspexperience.com/