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Resume Assassin Unfiltered
Hosted by Mary Southern · EN
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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Companies Are Laying People Off for AI That Doesn’t Exist Yet
1w ago00:20:26Tap to summarizeCompanies are performing AI transformation theater — and real people are paying for the show with their jobs and careers.Timestamps:0:00 – Something weird is happening in the job market 1:45 – What is AI Theater (and why companies keep doing it) 4:10 – Getting laid off for what AI might do someday 6:30 – ""We're investing in AI"" = ""We're cutting costs"" 8:45 – Why mid-level roles are the first to go 11:00 – Fewer people, same workload — the illusion of efficiency 13:10 – Why companies won't hire even when they're drowning 15:20 – Job descriptions are quietly changing the rules 17:00 – Why stuffing ""AI"" on your resume is backfiring 18:45 – What executives believe vs. what's actually happening 20:30 – The hidden cost of cutting too fast 22:00 – Who's actually winning in this market right now 23:45 – What to do nextMore Resources: www.resumeassassin.comResume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.comCheck your ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzerFree Resume Template: www.resumeassassin.com/newsletterCONNECT WITH ME!LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southernInstagram: @resumeassassinTikTok: @resume_assassin_mary
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7 Shocking Job Market Trends in 2026 (Nobody Is Talking About This Yet)
2w ago00:12:44Tap to summarizeThe 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 apply.Timestamps:0:00 The job market got quieter0:40 Trend #1 – Best candidate isn’t hired1:30 Trend #2 – LinkedIn = background check2:20 Trend #3 – Buzzwords = red flags3:10 Trend #4 – Decisions before interviews4:00 Trend #5 – “Overqualified” = risk signal4:50 Trend #6 – One job = many roles5:40 Trend #7 – Soft skills are pre-judged6:30 Final takeawayMore Resources: www.resumeassassin.comResume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.comCheck your ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzerFree Resume Template: www.resumeassassin.com/newsletterCONNECT WITH ME!LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southernInstagram: @resumeassassinTikTok: @resume_assassin_mary
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Why Landing a Job Feels So Hard Right Now (And What No One’s Telling You)
3w ago00:17:46Tap to summarizeThe job market looks fine on paper, but it feels impossible in real life, and there's a very specific reason for that gap that nobody's explaining to you.Timestamps:0:00 Intro5:00 The Market Isn’t What It Seems9:30 The Job Might Not Exist14:00 You’re Not Being Ghosted18:30 You Look Like Everyone Else23:00 LinkedIn That Actually Works27:00 OutroMore Resources: www.resumeassassin.comResume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.comCheck your ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzerFree Resume Template: www.resumeassassin.com/newsletterCONNECT WITH ME!LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southernInstagram: @resumeassassinTikTok: @resume_assassin_mary
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You're Not Ready For The Next Phase of Resumes
4w ago00:19:48Tap to summarizeThe 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
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How to Turn Your Expertise Into a Six-Figure Job Offer
Apr 1500:21:08Tap to summarizeThe 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 loud0:45 — How clients went from $95K to $162K (and +$40K) with the same experience3:00 — The Brag Blindspot: why high achievers are the worst at getting paid7:00 — The Title Trap: your job title is lying about your value and you're letting it10:30 — The Hidden Job Market: why job boards are a trap and what to do instead14:00 — The Salary Expectations Trap: the one question that caps your offer before it starts18:00 — The Offer Is the Starting Line: how to negotiate without flinching22:00 — Recap + what to do nextMore Resources: www.resumeassassin.comResume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.comCheck your ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzerFree Resume Template: www.resumeassassin.com/newsletterCONNECT WITH ME!LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southernInstagram: @resumeassassinTikTok: @resume_assassin_mary
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Here's Why Job Seekers Are Abandoning Social Media
Apr 800:20:35Tap to summarizeJob 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 media01:15 – The truth behind ghost jobs03:45 – Why companies post jobs they never fill06:30 – The psychological toll of “invisible rejection”08:10 – Social media is watching you (and it matters)10:40 – What recruiters actually find on your profiles13:00 – The comparison trap killing your job search15:30 – Why LinkedIn makes burnout worse (if used wrong)17:30 – TikTok vs LinkedIn: where job seekers are going20:00 – The hidden job market most people never access22:30 – Why abandoning LinkedIn is a career mistake24:30 – How to actually use LinkedIn to get hired27:30 – Final takeaways + what to do nextMore Resources: www.resumeassassin.comResume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.comCheck your ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzerFree Resume Template: www.resumeassassin.com/newsletterCONNECT WITH ME!LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southernInstagram: @resumeassassinTikTok: @resume_assassin_mary
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AI Was Supposed to Replace Jobs (It's Not Working)
Apr 100:12:52Tap to summarizeIf 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 market1:30 — Why "apply more" is actually working against you5:30 — 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 chances13:30 — Why less qualified people are getting hired (and the LinkedIn warmup trick)18:00 — The one thing AI can't do for you22:30 — Final thoughts + how to get real helpMore Resources: www.resumeassassin.comResume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.comCheck your ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzerFree Resume Template: www.resumeassassin.com/newsletterCONNECT WITH ME!LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southernInstagram: @resumeassassinTikTok: @resume_assassin_mary
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Employed? Here's How to Make Recruiters Fight For You
Mar 2500:13:45Tap to summarizeYou'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
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Why Job Searching After 45 Is Different (And How to Win Anyway)
Mar 1800:17:57Tap to summarizeJob 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 Naming2:30 — ATS: The Real Fix (It's Not What You Think)6:00 — Why Your Network Is Working Against You10:00 — The Resume Horror Story You're Writing About Yourself14:00 — The Interview Trap That's Killing Experienced Candidates17:30 — Where the Hidden Job Market Actually Lives21:00 — Hot Take: Stop Sounding Current. Sound Rare.24:00 — The Recap + What to Do TodayMore Resources: www.resumeassassin.comResume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.comCheck your ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzerFree Resume Template: www.resumeassassin.com/newsletterCONNECT WITH ME!LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southernInstagram: @resumeassassinTikTok: @resume_assassin_mary
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The New Rules of Networking in 2026
Mar 1100:09:37Tap to summarizeNetworking 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
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