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Mary Southern
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Hey, I’m Mary! I’m the founder of Resume Assassin, and for the past 15 years I’ve helped 4,000+ people land interviews, make career moves, and figure out what actually works in a pretty weird job market. On Resume Assassin Unfiltered, we talk resumes, LinkedIn, interviewing, job searching, career growth, personal branding, hiring trends, and what’s really happening behind the scenes. I’ll share what I’m seeing with real clients, what recruiters are responding to, and what can actually help you get noticed, land more interviews, and make your next move.

  1. 6d ago

    Recruiting Has Changed. Here's How to Get Hired in 2026

    FREE: Career Resources to Land Interviews Faster: https://www.resumeassassin.com/freebies FREE: Check Your Resume's ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzer FREE: 15-minute consultation: Work With Me https://calendly.com/resumeassassin/meet Resume writing, LinkedIn, career coaching & more: https://www.resumeassassin.com Job searching has gotten weird. It’s easier than ever to apply, harder than ever to get noticed, and recruiting is changing fast. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s actually happening behind the scenes and exactly how I’d job search if I had to start from scratch in 2026. We’ll get into AI, recruiters, resumes, LinkedIn, applications, and what I think actually matters if you want to get hired right now. MORE RESOURCES Tailor your resume to a specific job in less than 1 minute: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-generator/start Resume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.com/ Free Resume Template: https://www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary

    Recruiting Has Changed. Here's How to Get Hired in 2026

  2. Sep 2

    The EXACT System my Client Used to Land a $200K Job in 60 Days

    FREE: Career Resources to Land Interviews Faster: https://www.resumeassassin.com/freebies FREE: Check Your Resume's ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzer FREE: 15-minute consultation: Work With Me https://calendly.com/resumeassassin/meet Resume writing, LinkedIn, career coaching & more: https://www.resumeassassin.com One of my clients landed a $200K job in just 60 days. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what she did, what made her job search work so quickly, and the strategy I’d use if I wanted to recreate those results today. We’ll get into her resume, LinkedIn, how she found the right opportunities, what happened during the interview process, and the decisions that helped turn a job search into a $200K offer. MORE RESOURCES Tailor your resume to a specific job in less than 1 minute: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-generator/start Resume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.com/ Free Resume Template: https://www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary

    The EXACT System my Client Used to Land a $200K Job in 60 Days

  3. Jun 3

    The Job Market Has a Trust Problem (And It’s Costing You Opportunities)

    FREE: Career Resources to Land Interviews Faster: https://www.resumeassassin.com/freebies FREE: Check Your Resume's ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzer FREE: 15-minute consultation: Work With Me https://calendly.com/resumeassassin/meet Resume writing, LinkedIn, career coaching & more: https://www.resumeassassin.com The job market isn't broken...it's guarded. Both candidates and companies have stopped trusting each other, and that mutual skepticism is why qualified people keep getting passed over. MORE RESOURCES Tailor your resume to a specific job in less than 1 minute: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-generator/start Resume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.com/ Free Resume Template: https://www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary

    The Job Market Has a Trust Problem (And It’s Costing You Opportunities)

  4. May 27

    7 New Rules of Getting Hired in 2026

    FREE: Career Resources to Land Interviews Faster: https://www.resumeassassin.com/freebies FREE: Check Your Resume's ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzer FREE: 15-minute consultation: Work With Me https://calendly.com/resumeassassin/meet Resume writing, LinkedIn, career coaching & more: https://www.resumeassassin.com The job market has fundamentally changed, and most candidates are still playing by outdated rules. This episode breaks down the 7 new rules that actually get people hired in 2026. MORE RESOURCES Tailor your resume to a specific job in less than 1 minute: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-generator/start Resume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.com/ Free Resume Template: https://www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary

    7 New Rules of Getting Hired in 2026

  5. May 20

    How Senior Leaders Are Adding $50K–$200K Without Changing Jobs

    FREE: Career Resources to Land Interviews Faster: https://www.resumeassassin.com/freebies FREE: Check Your ATS Resume's Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzer FREE: 15-minute consultation: Work With Me https://calendly.com/resumeassassin/meet Resume writing, LinkedIn, career coaching & more: https://www.resumeassassin.com Want to make more money without leaving your career behind? In this episode, I break down how some senior leaders are making up to $200K more on top of their annual salary and the opportunities you may not realize your experience can open up. MORE RESOURCES Tailor your resume to a specific job in less than 1 minute: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-generator/start Resume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.com/ Free Resume Template: https://www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary

    How Senior Leaders Are Adding $50K–$200K Without Changing Jobs

  6. May 13

    Companies Are Laying People Off for AI That Doesn’t Exist Yet

    FREE: Career Resources to Land Interviews Faster: https://www.resumeassassin.com/freebies FREE: Check Your ATS Resume's Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzer FREE: 15-minute consultation: Work With Me https://calendly.com/resumeassassin/meet Resume writing, LinkedIn, career coaching & more: https://www.resumeassassin.com Companies are performing AI transformation theater, and real people are paying for the show with their jobs and careers. MORE RESOURCES Tailor your resume to a specific job in less than 1 minute: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume... Resume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.com/ Free Resume Template: https://www.resumeassassin.com/newsle... CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: / mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary

    Companies Are Laying People Off for AI That Doesn’t Exist Yet

  7. May 6

    Why Getting Hired Feels So Much Harder in 2026

    FREE: Career Resources to Land Interviews Faster: https://www.resumeassassin.com/freebies FREE: Check Your ATS Resume's Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzer FREE: 15-minute consultation: Work With Me https://calendly.com/resumeassassin/meet Resume writing, LinkedIn, career coaching & more: https://www.resumeassassin.com The 2026 job market is quietly shifting toward risk avoidance, AI filtering, and invisible hiring signals. And most candidates don’t realize they’re already being evaluated before they even apply. MORE RESOURCES Tailor your resume to a specific job in less than 1 minute: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-generator/start Resume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.com/ Free Resume Template: https://www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary

    Why Getting Hired Feels So Much Harder in 2026

  8. Apr 29

    Why Landing a Job Feels So Hard Right Now (And What No One’s Telling You)

    FREE: Career Resources to Land Interviews Faster: https://www.resumeassassin.com/freebies FREE: Check Your ATS Resume's Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzer FREE: 15-minute consultation: Work With Me https://calendly.com/resumeassassin/meet Resume writing, LinkedIn, career coaching & more: https://www.resumeassassin.com The job market looks fine on paper, but it feels impossible in real life. There’s a very specific reason for that gap that nobody’s explaining to you. MORE RESOURCES Tailor your resume to a specific job in less than 1 minute: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-generator/start Resume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.com/ Free Resume Template: https://www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary

    Why Landing a Job Feels So Hard Right Now (And What No One’s Telling You)
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Hey, I’m Mary! I’m the founder of Resume Assassin, and for the past 15 years I’ve helped 4,000+ people land interviews, make career moves, and figure out what actually works in a pretty weird job market. On Resume Assassin Unfiltered, we talk resumes, LinkedIn, interviewing, job searching, career growth, personal branding, hiring trends, and what’s really happening behind the scenes. I’ll share what I’m seeing with real clients, what recruiters are responding to, and what can actually help you get noticed, land more interviews, and make your next move.

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