Let’s be honest: Most people dread writing their resume. They put it off and put it off until they have to. Then, they spend hours, if not days, trying to write a decent one.

What if I told you that resume writing does not have to be time-consuming or overwhelming?

Many job seekers get adjectives and adverbs happy when writing a resume.

Yes, the employer wants to know you work well with others. In especially collaborative environments, this will be a critical skill.

Yet, some of you spend too much precious real estate on your resumes on what “we” did and not what you did as part of the “we.”

Remember, the employer is hiring you for your value to them. They are not hiring your team. Therefore, you need to balance showing your collaboration skills with your individual results.

When I submitted the resume with a typo, I had difficulty letting it go. I was so mad at myself for this mistake.

A networking resume is a document that highlights your professional background, skills, and accomplishments with the specific goal of making connections and expanding your professional network.

Like ice cream flavors can go from plain Vanilla to crazy combinations like Chocolate Macadamia Nut Mint, ATSs can go from basic to all the latest bells and whistles. And even if the software does have all the bells and whistles, the recruiter and talent team decide what to use and what not to.

It's all about strategically emphasizing your most relevant experiences, skills, and accomplishments. Trust me; it's worth the extra effort. You'll increase your chances of getting noticed, landing interviews, and ultimately securing your dream job.

The strategy for what to put on your resume will always depend on the role(s) you want and your work history. Sometimes, putting your side hustles on a resume makes perfect sense. There are also times when it may detract from your professional story.

Content will always be king when it comes to resume writing. Effectively formatting your resume will not overcome issues caused by not understanding what your audience values or how to write about your value to a prospective employer. These are fundamentals to a great resume.

Yet, if you have good content, why not present it in a way that makes it easier for the reader to find and understand?