Your Résumé Should Work For You—Not Against You.
You Deserve to Be Seen—for the Right Role.
Your résumé should open doors—not sit at the bottom of a digital stack.
If you’re job searching after a layoff, career break, or identity shift, this free checklist will help you:
Avoid the formatting mistakes that get you filtered out
Highlight your value, not just your history
Align your résumé with the jobs you're meant to apply for
We created this tool to help you build confidence and momentum, even if you're still figuring out what’s next.
Make it stand out.
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Dream it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Build it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Your résumé should open doors—not sit at the bottom of a digital stack.
If you’re job searching after a layoff, career break, or identity shift, this free checklist will help you:
Avoid the formatting mistakes that get you filtered out
Highlight your value, not just your history
Align your résumé with the jobs you're meant to apply for
We created this tool to help you build confidence and momentum, even if you're still figuring out what’s next.
What You’ll Get:
A 5-part checklist that reviews:
Header, Work Experience, Education, Skills, and FormattingTips to present your experience with clarity and confidence
Built-in guidance to help you think like a recruiter
Designed for both new résumés and refreshes
This Freebie is Built for You If:
You’re bouncing back from a layoff or career pause
You’re changing industries and unsure how to reframe your experience
You’ve applied to jobs but aren't hearing back
You haven’t touched your résumé in years
You want to stand out in a crowded job market
Meet the Coaches Behind the Checklist
Carlos Gooden, PhD is a nationally recognized career strategist and founder of Be the Good Consulting. He helps professionals reclaim clarity and momentum after career disruptions.
Andrew Watley, PhD is a wellness coach who brings a therapy-informed lens to career transitions, mental health, and identity shifts.
Together, we offer coaching that blends strategy and care—and this checklist is your first step.