In Charlotte’s fast-moving job market—spanning tech, finance, healthcare, and logistics—your resume must work for you, not against you.
A former Google recruiter, Farah Sharghi, recently revealed one of the biggest resume “scams”: cluttered, vague, or outdated bullet points that hurt your chances. This resume advice and expert-backed tips from the video can help you clean up your resume and stand out to local employers.
1. Stop Copying Job Descriptions
The Mistake: Listing every task you were assigned doesn’t show value.
The Fix: Focus on outcomes. Instead of “Managed daily scheduling,” say, “Cut appointment wait times by 30% through proactive scheduling.”
Charlotte Example: If you worked in a busy Uptown office or South End clinic, emphasize how you improved processes or customer experience.
2. Highlight Impact, Not Just Actions
The Mistake: Using bland verbs like “handled” or “responsible for.”
The Fix: Start with action + impact. Example: “Led a 6-person team to grow sales by 22% in Q2.”
Local Insight: Charlotte recruiters value results, especially in performance-driven sectors like fintech and healthcare.
4. Tailor Your Resume for Every Job
The Mistake: Sending the same resume to every employer.
The Fix: Customize for each listing by using keywords from the job description.
Charlotte Tip: Reflect local companies’ language—from Truist to Honeywell—in your resume wording.
Final Tip: Make Every Line Count
Each bullet point should answer: “Why should this company hire me?” If it doesn’t serve your story, cut it.
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