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The Resume Room with Fexingo: Resume Writing, Cover Letters, and Application Strategy

The Resume Room with Fexingo: Resume Writing, Cover Letters, and Application Strategy

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Lucas and Luna sit down to dissect the mechanics of a resume that gets past the ATS and into human hands. In each episode, they take one real (anonymized) resume and walk through every line, every bullet, every verb choice — explaining why a hiring manager might stop reading or why a recruiter's eye pauses. Lucas, a former hiring manager turned career coach, uses his red marker to show what weak action verbs look like on the page; Luna, a professional writer, pushes back on vague phrases and asks the questions a candidate would never dare to ask. Together, they cover cover-letter logic (when to write one, when to skip), the economics of job applications (why 70% of hires come from referrals), and the psychological tricks of formatting (why a sans-serif font can cost you an interview in certain industries). Every episode is built around a concrete example — a finance analyst trying to pivot to product management, a mid-career marketer whose resume reads like a dictionary of buzzwords, a recent grad with zero experience but strong projects. The listener they serve is the professional who knows their work is better than their resume suggests, who wants to stop guessing and start sending applications that actually get callbacks. By the end of each episode, you'll have a specific template and a set of rules you can apply to your own document — and you'll know exactly what a recruiter sees in those first six seconds. #ResumeWriting #CoverLetter #JobApplication #Careers #HiringStrategy #ATS #Recruitment #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #ResumeTips #CoverLetterTips #CareerChange #ProfessionalDevelopment #InterviewTips #LinkedInProfile #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareersPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo© 2026 Fexingo. All rights reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • How to Write a Resume for a Return to the Workforce

    How to Write a Resume for a Return to the Workforce
    Jun 29 2026
    In Episode 81 of The Resume Room, Lucas and Luna tackle a challenge that affects millions of workers: the resume gap after a multi-year absence from paid employment. Whether the break was for caregiving, health, education, travel, or personal reasons, returning applicants face a unique set of hurdles — outdated skills, missing references, and the nagging question of how to frame those lost years. Lucas breaks down a specific case: a former marketing manager who stepped away for six years to raise twins and now wants back into the industry at a senior level. He explains why a functional resume format often backfires, how to leverage volunteer roles and part-time projects as 'evidence of capability,' and the one sentence in the professional summary that can turn a gap into a narrative of intentional growth. Luna pushes back on the idea of omitting dates altogether, and they debate whether a cover letter should address the gap directly or let the resume speak for itself. If you are returning to work after a long break — or helping someone who is — this episode offers a clear, honest, and actionable framework. #ReturnToWork #CareerGap #ResumeWriting #Careers #ResumeRoom #FexingoBusiness #JobSearch #GapInEmployment #StayAtHomeParent #FunctionalResume #ChronologicalResume #CoverLetter #ProfessionalSummary #VolunteerExperience #Networking #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice #AdultLearners Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 mins
  • How to Write a Resume That Explains a Lateral Move

    How to Write a Resume That Explains a Lateral Move
    Jun 28 2026
    Lateral moves — switching jobs without a promotion or salary bump — can raise eyebrows on a resume, but they're often strategic career choices. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down how to frame a lateral move so it signals growth, not stagnation. They use the case of a marketing manager who moved from a large CPG company to a smaller tech startup at the same level, and show exactly how to rephrase bullet points to highlight expanded scope, new skills, and intentionality. Lucas explains the 'why now' narrative: why you made the move, what you gained, and how it fits your longer arc. Luna shares a real-life example from a former colleague who used a lateral move to break into a new industry and later got promoted. They also cover the tricky terrain of explaining a lateral move in a cover letter or interview without sounding defensive. No fluff — just a specific framework you can apply to your own resume today. #LateralMove #ResumeTips #CareerStrategy #JobSearch #ResumeWriting #CareerPivot #CoverLetter #InterviewTips #CareerGrowth #JobChange #ResumeAdvice #MarketingCareer #TechStartup #CPG #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheResumeRoom Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    11 mins
  • How to Write a Resume That Explains a Short Tenure

    How to Write a Resume That Explains a Short Tenure
    Jun 28 2026
    Lucas and Luna tackle resume writing for a situation many job seekers dread: explaining a short tenure that ended in resignation or termination. They discuss how to frame the narrative on the resume and in interviews, using a real example of a marketing manager who left a role after just four months due to a toxic culture. The hosts share specific phrases to include (and avoid), how to structure your experience section, and when to address the elephant in the room versus letting the resume speak for itself. Plus, they explain why some employers actually view a short stint as a positive signal of ambition, and how to lean into that. If you've ever had a job that didn't work out, this episode will help you turn a potential red flag into a story of self-awareness and growth. #ShortTenure #ResumeTips #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #ResumeWriting #InterviewTips #ToxicWorkplace #EmploymentGap #JobHopping #CareerPivot #ResumeStrategy #MarketingManager #Careers #JobSeeker #JobSearchAdvice #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheResumeRoom Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 mins
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