Your resume is the problem.
Hi, I'm Kelly
Owner & Chief Resume Realist
I like to think I'm not like most career advisors. I'm your secret weapon to landing (and surviving!) your 9 to 5. I have two decades of experience hiring and coaching people in some of the worlds best known companies. I've reviewed thousands of resumes, worked in the major applicant tracking systems, and learned what managers are more likely to connect with on a resume. I've coached hundreds of employees and leaders from entry-level to executive through all kinds of challenges (trust me, I have stories!) and I've learned what works and what doesn't work along the way.
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In my 9 to 5, I support some of the world's biggest brands in their people strategy. I know what matters to the hiring manager on the other end of the applicant tracking system. I've helped hundreds of other people land up to a 200% increase in salary, get 2X the outreach on LinkedIn, and receive 3X more callbacks on applications.
Find out who you are and do it on purpose.
We believe in the power of empowering others to remember how badass they are.
Real, people-centered career advisory without the corporate jargon, pyramid scheme coaching models, or stuffy approaches to work.
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The world of work has changed and it's time to change how you approach your career. Around here, you can keep your sense of humor, show up as your authentic self, and still be "professional".
It's time to shine brighter than a rhinestone on a Dolly Parton dress. Ready?
And it goes without saying, around here ya'll means all. This is an inclusive, supportive, and accepting space for everyone. Bring your full identity here and be accepted for who you are and who you want to be in your career.
Industries of Expertise
We support the journey from Intern to Executive.
Human Resources
Finance + Accounting
User Experience (UX/UI)
Customer Success (CX)
Education + Teaching
Consulting
Construction Management
Fintech
Life Sciences, Biotech, Med Device
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Engineering
IT
Procurement & Supply Chain
Government Affairs
Operations
Sales & Marketing
Consumer Products
Project Management
Social Services & Non-Profits
Service Industries
Unfortunately, our resume services do not support Research, Federal Government, Academic, or similar industries.
You. Amplified.
3 Ways We Get You Noticed by Employers
Make an impression.
ATS-Optimized, Human-Approved Resumes
AI isn’t here to take over the world, but it will revolutionize your resume. ATS-optimized content balanced with human-friendly narratives, based on proven templates from Harvard, M.I.T, McKinsey & Company, and other leading institutions.
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Our Wins + Successes approach creates a more powerful and persuasive resume. It's our secret sauce to getting you noticed.
We get your resume to the top of every stack to maximize the 7 seconds you have to influence a human decision maker.
Shaping your digital professional identity.
Modernized Professional Branding
We're not just about resumes – we'll make your LinkedIn stand out in every crowd. We balance optimization with design for maximum impact. Spotlight your unique strengths above the millions of people job searching on LinkedIn.
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We approach your professional identity as a brand. We curate
a compelling narrative woven through your resume, LinkedIn
profile, and professional branding tools (like Executive biography,
speaker kit, business cards, and work portfolios).
Modernized career coaching.
Down-to-Earth Career Advisory
We're revolutionizing stuffy, traditional approaches to career coaching and leadership development. We practice could not should, creativity over perfection, and believe we can all use help quieting our imposter syndrome.
We're your cheerleader, your fan, your coach, perspective giver, strength spotter, confidence booster... and the one to send you the perfect Dolly Parton quote exactly when you need it.
