What most mid-career resumes look like
- Professional summary says "Experienced professional with a proven track record" - generic and interchangeable with thousands of resumes
- Bullets describe responsibilities, not outcomes - "Managed projects", "Supported operations", "Worked with stakeholders"
- Key achievements are buried under older, less relevant experience
- One generic resume is used for every application, even when target roles are different
- Skills section is broad and shallow - lists tools without depth, context, or proficiency signals
- No quantified business impact - missing revenue, cost, efficiency, quality, or growth metrics
- Cover letter uses template language that hiring teams have seen hundreds of times
- ATS keyword mismatch - filtered out before a recruiter reviews your profile