Ep. 26 - Why Your Resume Isn’t Getting You Hired - and How to Fix It

If you’ve been sending out resumes and hearing nothing back - this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Morgan Sanner, former recruiter and resume expert educating 400k+ people online, to break down exactly how to build a resume that actually gets you hired - even in one of the toughest job markets we’ve seen in years.

We talk about what recruiters really look for, the biggest resume mistakes people keep making, and how to layoff-proof your career before you actually need to.

Whether you’re actively job hunting or just want to stay ready in case things change - this episode is a must-listen.

WE COVER:

• Why “good” resumes still get rejected
• What recruiters look for in the first 10 seconds
• The #1 resume mistake almost everyone makes
• How to tailor your resume *without* rewriting it every time
• How to future-proof your career in a layoff-heavy market

CHAPTERS:

1:06 – Intro:

3:55 – Is the job market really this bad?

4:52 – Why you need a real job search strategy

7:15 – Why “just applying” doesn’t work

10:07 – Do resumes still matter in the age of AI?

14:14 – How recruiters actually read your resume

16:51 – The biggest resume mistakes to avoid

19:55 – Your resume is a marketing asset (not a history doc)

36:42 – How to layoff-proof your career (even if employed)

43:29 – Morgan’s best career advice

OUR LINKS:

• El's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliedewit/
• El's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliedewit_/
• MOXIE: ⁠https://www.getmoxie.io⁠
• MOXIE IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/getmoxie.io/⁠
• MOXIE TT: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@getmoxie.io⁠

EPISODE LINKS:

• Morgan IG: https://www.instagram.com/resumeofficial101
• Morgan TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@resumeofficial
• Website / Free Resources / Working with Morgan: https://www.resumeofficial.com