Caliber8 Newsletter #8 | Small Career Shifts, Big Impact

10 July 2025

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​​What’s Inside This Edition?

  • Recruiter Tip: Stop Overthinking Your Resume Format

  • Career Moves: The Underrated Power of Cross-Functional Projects

  • Career Hack of the Month: The ‘Mentor Message’ Strategy

  • Hot Jobs This Week

Recruiter Tip: Stop Overthinking Your Resume Format

We see it all the time - candidates obsessing over fonts, colors, and two-column layouts. But here’s what actually matters:

  • Clarity over creativity – Use a clean, single-column layout.

  • Impact up top – List achievements and results in the top third of your resume.

  • Tailor each time – One generic resume won’t cut it. Align your skills to the job description.

Pro Tip: Most resumes are scanned in 7–10 seconds. Make your value obvious, fast.

Career Moves: The Underrated Power of Cross-Functional Projects

Want to grow your visibility inside the company without changing jobs? Look for chances to contribute beyond your immediate team.

  1. Volunteer for a task force, committee, or short-term project outside your core role.

  2. Offer to collaborate with sales, ops, or finance - depending on your function.

  3. Use cross-functional work to build relationships with future decision-makers.

Why it works: These projects stretch your skills, expand your network, and often open doors to internal mobility and leadership opportunities.

Career Hack: The ‘Mentor Message’ Strategy

Want to reach out to someone senior in your industry - but don’t know what to say? Use this simple script:

“Hi [Name], I admire your journey in [industry/company]. I’m exploring similar growth paths and would be grateful for a quick 15-minute chat. I’m not looking for a job - just your perspective on what’s helped you grow.”

  • It lowers pressure

  • It builds authentic connections

  • And yes - it often leads to hidden job leads, referrals, or long-term guidance

Hot Jobs This Week 

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