Always prep your “Tell me about yourself” answer. It sets the tone. What makes you a strong fit for the role? Keep it focused on your career highlights, not your hobbies or personal life.

@Adam_Karpiak @KarpiakJobTips I also always ask the reverse question: “tell me what about my profile made you excited to talk to me. What do you hope I can bring to the table?”

@KarpiakJobTips They want to know what led you to be qualified/interested in the role you’re interviewing for.

@KarpiakJobTips Will people accept non-personalized LinkedIn invites? Yes. Is it worth increasing the chances of your invite being accepted by taking 30 seconds to type something? Also yes.

When you send a LinkedIn connection request, don’t just hit send. That’s usually ignored. “Hi X, I came across your post on career transitions and really appreciated your POV. I’d love to connect and follow your updates.” That’s far more likely to get accepted.

@KarpiakJobTips In this market, recruiters aren’t clicking on your profile to find out if you’re a match…they’re clicking on your profile *because* you’re a match.

New blog post on the website: Resumes That Hide Your Value Most resumes fail for the same reason...they bury the good stuff. Read how to fix it here: https://t.co/cbrtPy5DS4

@KarpiakJobTips Applying takes time. Don’t waste your time applying to old jobs or on-site jobs that are mysteriously labeled as “remote” by the job board.

Your LinkedIn headline isn’t just your job title. Use it to highlight your specialty or career goals. It’s the first thing recruiters see in search results. Context drives engagement.

Job boards are great for spotting roles…but don’t apply there. Apply directly on the company site. Direct applications are often reviewed faster than third-party submissions. Plus job boards have been known to scrape and re-activate old jobs.

I remember reading a resume that had a couple of bullets with “masterminded”. I will admit that I was super curious about how the applicant masterminded ____.

@KarpiakJobTips Recruiters don’t care what you’re responsible for…recruiters care about what you did.

Your resume might be hiding your value. Too many resumes bury the relevant impact inside bullet points where everything looks equally important and experience is presented as job descriptions. If a recruiter is quickly skimming, they should still be able to easily see your

Resumes aren't about stuffing in buzzwords. Context and proof of concept matter so much. Saying you “managed projects” is vague. Saying you “delivered X project on time, leading Y people with Z budget” gives the reader everything they need to see your value.

@KarpiakJobTips That is my first piece of advice for all job seekers. My kids are responsible for cleaning their rooms. You can guess how well they accomplish that.

Don’t start every resume bullet with “Responsible for.” It’s vague and passive. Use action verbs that show ownership, like led, created, improved, implemented...

The latest blog is out now: 4 Resume Fixes That Actually Work. We break down how to trim old roles, cut the fluff, show leadership, and highlight what really matters to recruiters. https://t.co/D9v4Mo6GQI

The biggest questions jobseekers asked after my Top 10 resume tips...all answered in one place! Get your resume ready for the fall hiring season with 4 resume fixes that actually work! https://t.co/29COxd8uJb

The latest blog is out now: 4 Resume Fixes That Actually Work. We break down how to trim old roles, cut the fluff, show leadership, and highlight what really matters to recruiters. https://t.co/D9v4Mo6GQI

In this issue, I'm answering your questions about my top resume tips! I'm breaking down how to apply the advice to your own job search! https://t.co/O5c857ef97