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. You're Not Ready For The Next Phase of Resumes

    5D AGO

    You're Not Ready For The Next Phase of Resumes

    The resume game has fundamentally changed. Most job seekers are still playing by rules that no longer exist, and the ones quietly getting hired are doing things that sound almost too weird to be true. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: Why Your Resume Isn't Working 2:45 – The ATS Myth That's Actually Hurting You 6:00 – Your Resume Is a Marketing Asset, Not a Document 9:15 – The Invisible Accomplishment Problem (CAR & XYZ Formula) 13:00 – The Two-Page Rule Is Dead 15:45 – Personal Branding ON Your Resume 18:30 – The AI Resume Trap (And How to Use AI Right) 21:15 – The Hidden Job Market & The Cold Resume Strategy 24:00 – Recap & Final Thoughts

    20 min
  2. How to Turn Your Expertise Into a Six-Figure Job Offer

    APR 15

    How to Turn Your Expertise Into a Six-Figure Job Offer

    The job market doesn't reward the best candidates. It rewards the best-packaged ones, and if you've been grinding with solid experience and still not landing offers that match what you're actually worth, this episode is going to tell you exactly why. I'm breaking down the 5 specific things that are quietly keeping experienced professionals underpaid, including the one sentence most people say during salary conversations that caps their offer before it even starts. If any of this hits home, ResumeAssassin.com is where you can work with me directly. Timestamps: 0:00 — The truth about the job market nobody wants to say out loud 0:45 — How clients went from $95K to $162K (and +$40K) with the same experience 3:00 — The Brag Blindspot: why high achievers are the worst at getting paid 7:00 — The Title Trap: your job title is lying about your value and you're letting it 10:30 — The Hidden Job Market: why job boards are a trap and what to do instead 14:00 — The Salary Expectations Trap: the one question that caps your offer before it starts 18:00 — The Offer Is the Starting Line: how to negotiate without flinching 22:00 — Recap + what to do next More Resources: www.resumeassassin.com Resume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.com Check your ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzer Free Resume Template: www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter CONNECT WITH ME! LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary

    21 min
  3. Here's Why Job Seekers Are Abandoning Social Media

    APR 8

    Here's Why Job Seekers Are Abandoning Social Media

    Job seekers are quitting social media, but most are doing it for the wrong reasons. In this episode, I break down what’s really happening behind ghost jobs, digital footprints, and the comparison trap. And how to use LinkedIn in a way that actually works for your job search instead of working against it. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why job seekers are quitting social media 01:15 – The truth behind ghost jobs 03:45 – Why companies post jobs they never fill 06:30 – The psychological toll of “invisible rejection” 08:10 – Social media is watching you (and it matters) 10:40 – What recruiters actually find on your profiles 13:00 – The comparison trap killing your job search 15:30 – Why LinkedIn makes burnout worse (if used wrong) 17:30 – TikTok vs LinkedIn: where job seekers are going 20:00 – The hidden job market most people never access 22:30 – Why abandoning LinkedIn is a career mistake 24:30 – How to actually use LinkedIn to get hired 27:30 – Final takeaways + what to do next More Resources: www.resumeassassin.com Resume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.com Check your ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzer Free Resume Template: www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter CONNECT WITH ME! LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary

    21 min
  4. AI Was Supposed to Replace Jobs (It's Not Working)

    APR 1

    AI Was Supposed to Replace Jobs (It's Not Working)

    If you've been doing everything right and still hearing nothing back, this one's for you. We're breaking down why AI actually made the job market harder and the specific moves that are working right now that almost nobody is talking about. The game has changed and this video will show you exactly how to play it. Timestamps: 0:00 — Something weird is happening in the job market 1:30 — Why "apply more" is actually working against you 5:30 — How to use AI to decode a job post (not just rewrite your resume) 9:30 — The invisible "feels like a risk" filter killing your chances 13:30 — Why less qualified people are getting hired (and the LinkedIn warmup trick) 18:00 — The one thing AI can't do for you 22:30 — Final thoughts + how to get real help More Resources: www.resumeassassin.com Resume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.com Check your ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzer Free Resume Template: www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter CONNECT WITH ME! LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary

    13 min
  5. Employed? Here's How to Make Recruiters Fight For You

    MAR 25

    Employed? Here's How to Make Recruiters Fight For You

    You've got a job and things are good. So why are other people landing opportunities that should be yours? This video breaks down exactly how to position yourself so recruiters come to YOU before you ever need to look. Timestamps: 00:00 – Hook 00:20 – What's Coming & Why It Matters 01:10 – Who Mary Is 01:45 – The Game Plan 02:00 – Move 1: Why ""Fine"" Is Dangerous 04:00 – Move 2: How Recruiters Actually Think 06:30 – Move 3: The Stealth Open to Work Signal 08:30 – Move 4: Build Your Evidence Portfolio 11:30 – Move 5: Activate Your Warm Network 14:00 – Move 6: Run Your Market Value Check 16:00 – Move 7: The Invisible Job Search Conversation 18:30 – Recap & Final Thought 19:30 – Call to Action

    14 min
  6. Why Job Searching After 45 Is Different (And How to Win Anyway)

    MAR 18

    Why Job Searching After 45 Is Different (And How to Win Anyway)

    Job searching after 45 isn't broken — your playbook is. I break down exactly how the rules of the job search have changed and giving you 6 specific strategies you can use right now to get back in the game. These are the real mechanics behind ATS, networking, resumes, interviews, and visibility that are actually working in 2024. Timestamps: 0:00 — The Problem Nobody's Naming 2:30 — ATS: The Real Fix (It's Not What You Think) 6:00 — Why Your Network Is Working Against You 10:00 — The Resume Horror Story You're Writing About Yourself 14:00 — The Interview Trap That's Killing Experienced Candidates 17:30 — Where the Hidden Job Market Actually Lives 21:00 — Hot Take: Stop Sounding Current. Sound Rare. 24:00 — The Recap + What to Do Today More Resources: www.resumeassassin.com Resume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.com Check your ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzer Free Resume Template: www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter CONNECT WITH ME! LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary

    18 min
  7. The New Rules of Networking in 2026

    MAR 11

    The New Rules of Networking in 2026

    Networking in 2026 looks completely different, and if you're still playing by the old rules, you're leaving opportunities on the table. In this episode, you'll learn 5 fresh networking strategies that are actually working right now, from engaging with content to networking after the job offer. Whether you're actively job searching or just playing the long game, these are the moves that get you known, remembered, and hired. Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro: Why the networking game has changed 02:00 — Rule 1: Stop networking only when you're desperate 06:00 — Rule 2: Engage with content like it's your job 10:00 — Rule 3: What recruiters actually want when you reach out 14:00 — Rule 4: Use LinkedIn audio and video like almost nobody is 18:00 — Rule 5: Network AFTER you get the offer 22:00 — Outro & how to work with Resume Assassin

    10 min
  8. Why Your Resume is Getting Rejected

    MAR 4

    Why Your Resume is Getting Rejected

    "Your resume isn’t getting rejected because you’re unqualified. It’s getting rejected because it’s quietly failing before a human ever sees it. In this video, I break down the five non-obvious reasons resumes die in ATS systems and recruiter scans, even when the experience is strong. You’ll learn exactly how to fix formatting, bullets, summaries, and targeting so your resume actually gets read—and gets responses." Timestamps: 0:00–1:30 Intro: Why rejection isn’t about your experience 1:30–5:30 The Software Screening Wall (ATS is killing your resume) 5:30–10:00 The Duties Trap (why “responsible for” gets ignored) 10:00–13:30 The Real Estate Problem (what recruiters actually see first) 13:30–17:00 The Summary That Says Nothing (and how to fix it) 17:00–21:00 The Targeting Mismatch (why generic resumes fail) 21:00–22:30 Outro & next steps More Resources: www.resumeassassin.com Resume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.com Check your ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzer Free Resume Template: www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter CONNECT WITH ME! LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary

    18 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
    106
  • Rating
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    © Mary Southern
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