32. When A Great Resume Doesn’t Matter and What to do About It

Her Leading Story: What happens when talented and professional women find fulfilling work

In this solo episode of Her Leading Story, Julie explains her work with clients to draft, revise, and create resumes. Although clients almost always want to start with resume revisions, Julie strongly encourages both clients and listeners to pause and be sure they know what they want first.

This episode unpacks the importance of CLARITY in your career journey and highlights how a resume aligned with what you truly want can be more impactful than one that simply "looks good." Julie emphasizes the need to consider both technical and soft skills, revealing how often we undervalue the abilities that come naturally to us. She also discusses the importance of tuning into your own needs and wants (rather than asking others what to do) and overcoming internalized messages that can hold you back.

Key Takeaways:

• Recognizing Hidden Strengths: Julie shares insights on how skills that come easily to us are often undervalued but can be powerful assets in a job search.
• Aligning with Authentic Goals: Understanding what you truly want in a role, rather than settling for something that just "looks good" on paper, can help you land a more fulfilling position.
• Gaining Clarity in Career Pivots: Julie encourages listeners to turn inward, check assumptions, and embrace moments of uncertainty as they reframe their career trajectories.

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