236: How to Write Resume Bullet Points That Land Interviews (2025 Resume Tips)

Want to land interviews faster? In this episode, we break down the resume bullet points formula that recruiters actually notice.

Learn how to:

• Identify what hiring managers are really asking for in job postings

• Write resume bullet points using the XYZ Formula

• Balance skills, action verbs, and measurable results

• Avoid the copy-paste trap with ChatGPT and AI resume builders

• Translate your experience into results that get interviews

You can still land the job you feel called to this 2025! Use these tips, and let us know how it goes!

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

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• Rezi.io | AI Resume Tool

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TIME STAMPS

00:00 – Why resumes get tossed out

02:40 – The #1 resume mistake job seekers make

05:35 – Why bullet points are the most important part of your resume

09:10 – How to tailor your resume to job descriptions

12:20 – The XYZ Formula for writing resume bullet points

17:30 – Real resume bullet point audit (before & after)

23:10 – How to find and use measurable results (even if you don’t track metrics)

28:00 – Using ChatGPT the right way 

33:00 – Resume writing tips that double as interview prep

37:00 – Final tips: Order, style, and what to remove