The job market has changed—and standing out requires more than a polished resume. In this episode, Lauren sits down with career expert Sam DeMase from ZipRecruiter to break down what actually helps candidates get noticed right now—from clarifying your value proposition to optimizing the most important part of your resume. You’ll learn:

Why the top one-third of your resume matters most—and exactly what should go there
How to define and communicate a clear value proposition that makes employers pay attention
The biggest mistakes job seekers make today—and how to avoid them in a competitive hiring market

Show Notes

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24 Hour Resume Makeover: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/resume-makeover-template/

Job Search Dashboard: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-job-search-dashboard-notion-template

Job Search Academy: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/how-to-land-the-job-by-targeting-your-dream-company1/

Guest Resources:

Website: https://www.apowermood.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samdemase/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apowermood/?hl=en

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