Written by Thomas Career Consulting » Updated on: May 24th, 2025
Imagine you’ve spent hours scouring job boards, crafting the perfect application, and finally hit "submit" with a sense of hope. Days go by. Then weeks. Still, no interview requests. Sound familiar?
If you're not landing interviews, your resume might be the silent saboteur. Despite your skills, experience, and dedication, your resume could be blocking you from opportunities instead of opening doors. At Thomas Career Consulting, I’ve seen this countless times. But the good news? There’s a solution.
As a Certified Professional Resume Writer and experienced career counselor, I help people move from overlooked to in-demand. This post dives into why your resume might be failing you—and what you can do to fix it, starting today.
According to research, recruiters spend just 6.5 seconds scanning a resume. That’s it.
In that brief window, they’re looking for:
Anything less, and your resume gets tossed aside. That’s why crafting a resume isn’t just about listing your jobs. It’s about strategic storytelling that highlights your strengths in a way that passes the recruiter test and the ATS (Applicant Tracking System) filter.
As a certified expert, I go beyond buzzwords and boilerplate.
Take the case of Sarah, a mid-level marketing professional with a solid track record but no interviews for months. Her resume? A generic list of job duties without clear metrics or strategy.
After working together:
Within weeks, Sarah secured three interviews—including one at a Fortune 100 company.
That’s the power of personalized, strategic resume writing.
Even highly accomplished professionals fall into these traps:
Wrong: "Managed a team of five."
Better: "Led a cross-functional team of five, increasing project delivery speed by 30%."
Tailoring your resume for each role is no longer optional. Generic resumes get generic responses—or none at all.
If you’re not optimizing your resume for the keywords in job postings, your application may not even make it to a human being.
Fancy graphics and templates might look great to you but confuse ATS systems and even hiring managers.
At Thomas Career Consulting, here’s how I transform your resume from a dead-end document into a career catalyst:
No forms. No cookie-cutter approach. We start with a deep, one-on-one conversation about your goals and experiences.
I find the "golden nuggets" in your background and craft a compelling narrative that resonates with employers.
We incorporate relevant keywords from your target job postings without sounding robotic. Your resume gets seen and remembered.
I select the format that best showcases your strengths—and make sure your layout passes both digital filters and human judgment.
Even if you're not ready to hire a professional yet, here are some actionable tips you can implement today:
Open with 3-4 lines that summarize your expertise, industries served, and top accomplishments.
Whenever possible, use numbers to show results:
Study job descriptions and integrate relevant terms:
Keep it clean and skimmable. Avoid overused phrases like "team player" or "detail-oriented."
At Thomas Career Consulting, resume writing is just one part of the journey. As a career counselor, I also help you:
Whether you’re returning to the workforce, shifting industries, or aiming for the C-suite, I provide end-to-end support.
You’re not a file in a database. You’re a person with a unique story. And that’s why this practice is different:
To hear directly from me and learn more about how I help job seekers navigate career changes, layoffs, and stalled job searches, watch this video: Career Counselor and Professional Resume Writer, Mindy Thomas. In this short talk, I share my philosophy, process, and real advice for winning in a complicated job market.
If your resume isn’t getting results, it’s time to ask why. Is it selling you short? Is it telling the wrong story—or none at all?
Let’s change that.
At Thomas Career Consulting, I help clients nationwide transform their resumes and reframe their careers. Because when your resume reflects your value, employers take notice.
Email your resume to [email protected] for a personalized quote. Packages are available for recent grads, professionals, and executives.
Let’s make your next move your best move.
Bonus: Take the Job Satisfaction Quiz to assess where you stand today—and where you want to go next.
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