Why Your Resume Might Be Getting Ignored

A human guide to surviving the job hunt with AI everywhere

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Nicole Smith
May 01, 2025

⏱️ Read time: 2 minutes

Hey y’all, it’s Nicole

We’re always told to “stand out” in the job market, but no one tells us how to do that without coming off like we’re trying too hard

This week, I’m breaking down 7 easy ways to show what you’re capable of, without overselling or sounding like a walking buzzword

Let’s get into it 👇

🎯 Why Showing > Telling

You don’t need a fancy job title or perfect resume to get noticed. What actually stands out is proof.

Here are 4 of the 7 ways to show you’ve got the skills:

✅ Put your work in a mini portfolio like a Notion page, Google Drive folder, or even a simple website. It doesn’t have to be fancy, just real
✅ Share a before and after win with a LinkedIn post or quick visual that shows the impact you made
✅ Screenshot praise from a thank you message, Slack shoutout, or glowing email. That kind of proof sticks
✅ Teach what you know with a short video, LinkedIn post, or how-to thread that highlights your strengths

Want the full list and a few real-life examples to borrow?
👉 See all 7 skill-showing strategies (plus bonus ideas)

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Nicole