Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions like:
“Xixi, can you take a look at my resume?”
“Do you think this sounds technical enough?”
“Should I apply to more jobs to improve my chances?”
And honestly, I just want to say:
Slow down. You haven’t even figured out what roles you’re aiming for—why are you already tweaking your bullet points?
We tend to start with execution.
But executing fast doesn’t help if your direction is off.
And so many job seekers get trapped in this loop:
Tweak resume → Apply everywhere → Hear nothing → Tweak again → Get frustrated → Start doubting everything
Let’s be real:
You’re not underqualified — you’re just disorganized.
You’re working hard, but without a system.
It’s like playing darts in the dark and hoping one sticks.
Try thinking of your job search like project management. At a minimum, you need these checkpoints:
1️⃣ What roles are you actually targeting? Do you understand the job beyond the title?
2️⃣ Given your background, what types of companies / industries / JDs fit you best?
3️⃣ Can you extract clear business impact from your experience or projects?
4️⃣ Are you tracking your applications like a funnel — seeing what works, what converts, and what doesn’t?
Here’s the truth:
Some people apply to 70 jobs and get 0 interviews.
Others apply to 10 and land 3.
The difference isn’t effort. It’s focus.
I’m currently building a system around this exact problem — it’s called Resumemo.
Not another resume template tool. Not just a job board with links.
But an actual strategy engine that helps you go from:
🎯 Goal setting → 📄 Tailored materials → 📨 Targeted applications → 🎙️ Interview prep → 🔁 Feedback + iteration
So you’re not just “trying harder” — you’re improving smarter.
Stop rushing to apply. Stop obsessing over wording.
Start by defining your path.
That’s 10x more important than polishing another resume bullet.
📌 If you’re curious about the “Job Search Loop Map” I use to coach others —
Drop a comment or DM me “Loop” and I’ll send it to you.
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