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
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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.
Volunteer for a task force, committee, or short-term project outside your core role.
Offer to collaborate with sales, ops, or finance - depending on your function.
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
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