Resume Assassin Unfiltered

Mary Southern
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Resume Assassin Unfiltered is where I break down what really works in resumes, careers, and LinkedIn. I’m Mary Southern, and I’ve helped clients land interviews at Netflix, Microsoft, Google, Johns Hopkins, Nvidia, Apple, and more. I’ve also helped executives land paid board seats, speaking gigs, and consulting opportunities through LinkedIn. On the podcast, I share real stories, actionable tips, and lessons I’ve learned—and I chat with top thinkers in careers, marketing, and business to see what’s really working right now.

  1. 7 Things I Look For on Every Resume (Ex-Amazon Recruiter)

    1 DAY AGO

    7 Things I Look For on Every Resume (Ex-Amazon Recruiter)

    FREE RESOURCES & TOOLS: Join my newsletter for weekly job search and career tips you won't find anywhere else: https://www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter/ (Get instant access to my free ATS-friendly resume template) Resume Assassin: www.resumeassassin.com - Professional resume writing services and career coaching to land your dream role Resume Sidekick: www.resumesidekick.io - AI-powered resume optimization tools that help you beat Applicant Tracking Systems Land Your Dream Job Course: https://academy.resumeassassin.com - My complete step-by-step system including the 2-Hour Job Search method, resume templates, LinkedIn optimization, and interview strategies CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary EPISODE TEASER I used to read 50-100 resumes a day at Amazon. Most of them had good metrics, clean formatting, all the "right" stuff. But they still didn't get interviews. Turns out, there are seven specific things recruiters scan for that nobody talks about. Not the obvious stuff!! The hidden signals that separate the "maybe" pile from the "interview immediately" pile. That's what this video is about. Let's get into it. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro: Why your "good" resume isn't getting interviews 2:15 - Signal #1: Evidence of decision-making under ambiguity 5:30 - Signal #2: The "scope creep" signal 8:20 - Signal #3: Recovery stories (not just success stories) 11:10 - Signal #4: The velocity indicator 13:45 - Signal #5: Collaborative tension navigation 16:20 - Signal #6: Scale language 18:40 - Signal #7: Self-directed learning evidence 21:15 - Recap & next steps

    21 min
  2. I've Helped 2,000+ People Land Jobs - Top Candidates All Do THIS

    4 FEB

    I've Helped 2,000+ People Land Jobs - Top Candidates All Do THIS

    FREE RESOURCES & TOOLS: Join my newsletter for weekly job search and career tips you won't find anywhere else: https://www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter/ (Get instant access to my free ATS-friendly resume template) Resume Assassin: www.resumeassassin.com - Professional resume writing services and career coaching to land your dream role Resume Sidekick: www.resumesidekick.io - AI-powered resume optimization tools that help you beat Applicant Tracking Systems Land Your Dream Job Course: https://academy.resumeassassin.com - My complete step-by-step system including the 2-Hour Job Search method, resume templates, LinkedIn optimization, and interview strategies CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary EPISODE TEASER I've helped over 2,000 people land jobs at companies like Google, Microsoft, Tesla, and Netflix, and I've noticed the top candidates all do the same 5 things that most people completely miss. These aren't the usual tips you hear from career coaches. They're specific, tactical shifts that actually work. In this video, I'm breaking down exactly what separates people who get multiple offers from people who can't even get a callback, and how you can start using these strategies today. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro: Why Less Qualified People Are Getting Hired 1:30 - The Fundamental Shift Top Candidates Make 3:15 - Point #1: Act Like You're Dating, Not Begging 6:45 - Point #2: Reverse-Engineer the Hiring Manager's Nightmare 10:20 - Point #3: Treat the Application as the Audition 13:50 - Point #4: Build a "Receipts Folder" for Every Achievement 17:10 - Point #5: Follow Up Like a Chess Player, Not a Stalker 19:45 - Recap & Action Steps 21:00 - Final Thoughts & How to Get Started

    21 min
  3. What Interviewers Really Want (It's Not What You Think)

    28 JAN

    What Interviewers Really Want (It's Not What You Think)

    FREE RESOURCES & TOOLS: Join my newsletter for weekly job search and career tips you won't find anywhere else: https://www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter/ (Get instant access to my free ATS-friendly resume template) Resume Assassin: www.resumeassassin.com - Professional resume writing services and career coaching to land your dream role Resume Sidekick: www.resumesidekick.io - AI-powered resume optimization tools that help you beat Applicant Tracking Systems Land Your Dream Job Course: https://academy.resumeassassin.com - My complete step-by-step system including the 2-Hour Job Search method, resume templates, LinkedIn optimization, and interview strategies CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary EPISODE TEASER So you walked out of that interview feeling pretty good, right? You answered everything perfectly. You had great examples. You were polished. And then... nothing. Meanwhile, someone else just got the offer. What happened? Here's the thing: interviewers aren't hiring based on what you think they're hiring on. There's a whole psychological game happening that nobody talks about. And once you understand it? Everything changes. In this video, I'm pulling back the curtain on what's ACTUALLY getting people hired. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro: What Interviewers Are Really Looking For 1:30 - Principle #1: They're Hiring a Solution, Not a Resume 5:00 - Principle #2: Kill Their Fear of Making a Bad Hire 8:30 - Principle #3: Make Them Look Good 12:00 - Principle #4: Chemistry Beats Credentials 15:30 - Principle #5: Prove You Want THIS Job 19:00 - Principle #6: Lead the Conversation (Without Them Noticing) 22:30 - Recap & Next Steps Subscribe for weekly videos every Wednesday! #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #ResumeAssassin #JobSearchTips #LinkedInStrategy #CareerGrowth #Networking #JobHunting #2HourJobSearch #CareerDevelopment

    16 min
  4. I write resumes for a living - here's how I'd get hired in 24 hours

    21 JAN

    I write resumes for a living - here's how I'd get hired in 24 hours

    FREE RESOURCES & TOOLS: Join my newsletter for weekly job search and career tips you won't find anywhere else: https://www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter/ (Get instant access to my free ATS-friendly resume template) Resume Assassin: www.resumeassassin.com - Professional resume writing services and career coaching to land your dream role Resume Sidekick: www.resumesidekick.io - AI-powered resume optimization tools that help you beat Applicant Tracking Systems Land Your Dream Job Course: https://academy.resumeassassin.com - My complete step-by-step system including the 2-Hour Job Search method, resume templates, LinkedIn optimization, and interview strategies CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary EPISODE TEASER You're three months behind on bills and every day that passes without income makes the panic worse. Everyone tells you to 'perfect your resume' and 'wait for the right fit' - but what if you don't have time for that? I'm Mary Southern, founder of Resume Assassin, and today I'm revealing the seven unconventional strategies I'd actually use if I desperately needed a job in 24 hours. These aren't the tactics you'll find in LinkedIn articles - they're the uncomfortable moves that work when speed matters more than perfection. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro: Why Your Job Search Isn't Working 1:30 - The Problem with Online Applications 5:00 - The LAMP Method Explained 10:00 - Finding the Right People to Contact 15:00 - The Message That Gets Responses 20:00 - Mastering the Informational Interview 24:30 - The 2-Hour Weekly System 27:30 - Common Mistakes to Avoid 29:30 - Your Next Steps Subscribe for weekly videos every Wednesday! #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #ResumeAssassin #JobSearchTips #LinkedInStrategy #CareerGrowth #Networking #JobHunting #2HourJobSearch #CareerDevelopment

    28 min
  5. Job Searching After 50? Stop Making This Critical Mistake

    14 JAN

    Job Searching After 50? Stop Making This Critical Mistake

    FREE RESOURCES & COURSES Free ATS Resume Analyzer: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzer Work with me: www.ResumeAssassin.com AI Tools: www.ResumeSidekick.io Resume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.com NEWSLETTER Join my newsletter for weekly LinkedIn growth tips you won't find anywhere else: https://www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter/ CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary EPISODE TEASER Three months of applications. Zero interviews. Sound familiar? Here's the truth: you're not getting overlooked because you're over 50. You're getting overlooked because you're packaging yourself all wrong. I'm Mary Southern from Resume Assassin, and today I'm showing you the one critical mistake that's costing you interviews—and the five specific fixes that will get hiring managers to finally notice you. Your next job starts right here. VIDEO TIME STAMPS 0:00 - Why qualified candidates over 50 aren't getting callbacks 1:30 - Introduction & what you'll learn in this video 3:00 - Resume Mistake: Stop listing 25+ years of history 8:30 - The salary assumption that's costing you interviews 14:00 - Updating your skills language for 2025 19:30 - How to show energy and enthusiasm in your materials 24:00 - Leveraging your network the right way 29:30 - Action steps: What to do this week 31:00 - Resources and next steps #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #ResumeAssassin #JobSearchTips #LinkedIn #CareerTips Subscribe for weekly videos where I break down real job search strategies that actually work—backed by 10+ years of experience and 4,000+ resumes written for top companies.

    16 min
  6. The Job Search Trick That Changes Everything in 2026

    7 JAN

    The Job Search Trick That Changes Everything in 2026

    FREE RESOURCES & COURSES Free ATS Resume Analyzer: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzer Work with me: www.ResumeAssassin.com AI Tools: www.ResumeSidekick.io Resume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.com NEWSLETTER Join my newsletter for weekly LinkedIn growth tips you won't find anywhere else: https://www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter/ CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary EPISODE TEASER Right now, you're scrolling through Indeed, refreshing LinkedIn, checking company career pages for the tenth time today. You've applied to 47 jobs this month. Radio silence. Meanwhile, someone else just got hired for a role that was never posted online. They didn't compete with 250 other applicants. They didn't even apply. The company created the position specifically for them. Here's what nobody's telling you: this is how 70% of hiring actually works in 2026. You've been playing a game where 70% of the prizes are in a room you didn't even know existed. Up to 70-80% of all job openings are never publicly advertised—they're filled through referrals, recruiter relationships, and internal networks long before they hit job boards. In this video, I'm breaking down the hidden job market explosion of 2026, why the best opportunities don't have signs, and the exact strategies to access roles that were never meant to be found online. These are the same tactics my clients use to land offers at Microsoft, Google, Tesla, and Netflix—and they're backed by hard data. If you're tired of applying into the void or watching opportunities pass you by, this is the job search playbook you need for 2026. VIDEO TIME STAMPS 0:00 - The Hidden Job Market Reality Check 3:15 - The Iceberg: 70% of Jobs You'll Never See 7:45 - The New Math of Job Searching (Why Online Applications Don't Work) 12:20 - The Speakeasy Effect: Why the Best Jobs Don't Have Signs 16:30 - The 2026 Access Playbook (5 Strategies That Actually Work) 22:00 - How One Hidden Job Opens Ten More #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #ResumeAssassin #JobSearchTips #LinkedIn #CareerTips Subscribe for weekly videos where I break down real job search strategies that actually work—backed by 10+ years of experience and 4,000+ resumes written for top companies.

    22 min
  7. The Genius Way to 10x Your LinkedIn Visibility

    31/12/2025

    The Genius Way to 10x Your LinkedIn Visibility

    FREE RESOURCES & COURSES Free ATS Resume Analyzer: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzer Work with me: www.ResumeAssassin.com AI Tools: www.ResumeSidekick.io Resume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.com NEWSLETTER Join my newsletter for weekly LinkedIn growth tips you won't find anywhere else: https://www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter/ CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary EPISODE TEASER LinkedIn's algorithm changed everything in 2025, and 54% of professionals are now invisible without even knowing it. If you've been using AI to write your LinkedIn content, your posts are getting 30% less reach and 55% less engagement—which means recruiters aren't seeing you, and less qualified candidates are landing the jobs you want. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what's happening with LinkedIn's AI crackdown, why authentic content is winning, and the genius strategies that will 10x your visibility in 2026. Whether you're job searching or building your personal brand, this is the LinkedIn playbook you need right now. VIDEO TIME STAMPS 0:00 - The LinkedIn AI Crisis Nobody's Talking About 2:45 - How LinkedIn Detects (and Punishes) AI Content 6:30 - The AI Takeover: 54% of Posts Are Now AI-Generated 10:15 - Why This Is Destroying Your Job Search 14:20 - What Actually Works: The 2026 LinkedIn Strategy 18:45 - The Golden Hour Rule for Maximum Reach 21:30 - The Human Touch Solution #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #ResumeAssassin #JobSearchTips #LinkedIn #CareerTips Subscribe for weekly videos where I break down real job search strategies that actually work—backed by 10+ years of experience and 4,000+ resumes written for top companies.

    17 min
  8. Do THIS and You’ll Never Get Laid Off

    24/12/2025

    Do THIS and You’ll Never Get Laid Off

    FREE RESOURCES & COURSES Free ATS Resume Analyzer: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzer Work with me: www.ResumeAssassin.com AI Tools: www.ResumeSidekick.io Resume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.com NEWSLETTER Join my newsletter for weekly LinkedIn growth tips you won't find anywhere else: https://www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter/ CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary EPISODE TEASER If you think layoffs are rare or “bad luck,” this episode will change how you see your career. Bryan Creely and I talk honestly about why job security doesn’t exist the way it used to—and why that’s not your fault. Companies are moving faster, AI is reshaping roles, and being great at your job is no longer enough to protect you. We break down what actually gives you leverage: building visibility outside your company, thinking like a free agent, creating more than one income stream, and taking control of your career before someone else does it for you. If you want fewer surprises, more options, and a career that doesn’t fall apart the moment a layoff email hits, this conversation is for you. VIDEO TIME STAMPS 0:00 – Why Layoffs Are the New Normal 3:10 – The Power Shift: Employers vs. Employees 7:45 – How AI Is Changing Job Security 12:30 – Adopting a Free-Agent Career Mindset 17:05 – Why Personal Branding Is Career Insurance 21:40 – The Case for Multiple Income Streams 26:10 – Staying Relevant in a Rapidly Changing Job Market 30:20 – How to Reclaim Control Before the Next Layoff Subscribe for weekly videos where we break down career strategy, job market realities, personal branding, and how to build real career security—so you’re never caught off guard again.

    41 min
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Resume Assassin Unfiltered is where I break down what really works in resumes, careers, and LinkedIn. I’m Mary Southern, and I’ve helped clients land interviews at Netflix, Microsoft, Google, Johns Hopkins, Nvidia, Apple, and more. I’ve also helped executives land paid board seats, speaking gigs, and consulting opportunities through LinkedIn. On the podcast, I share real stories, actionable tips, and lessons I’ve learned—and I chat with top thinkers in careers, marketing, and business to see what’s really working right now.

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  • Creator
    Mary Southern
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mary Southern
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    Resume Assassin Unfiltered