Day 1: Research the Market
I start by pulling twenty job ads across two metro areas using Google operators and filtering them with the Labour Market Insights dashboard.
Signals to Capture
- Top five technical requirements and soft skills repeated in the ads.
- Salary bands and visa preferences to decide where to focus applications.
- Role-level language that should appear in your headline and summary.
This quick scan stops you wasting time on outdated templates and keeps the sprint anchored to demand.
Day 2: Draft and Stack Proof
I write three achievements per role, each with situation, action, and quantified result. To avoid generic claims, I reference the Skills Priority List and mirror the phrases hiring managers already use.
Drafting Checklist
- Headline that matches the job title you want, not the one you have.
- Impact summary linking your metrics to business outcomes in the target sector.
- Bullets that name tools, frameworks, and stakeholders in plain language.
I test readability by pasting the draft into my phone notes—if it feels heavy there, it will feel heavy to recruiters.
Day 3: Pressure-Test with Humans
On the final day I send the draft to two hiring managers and one recruiter I trust. Their comments on clarity, proof, and tone shape the final version before I upload it to LinkedIn and our ATS-friendly resume format.
Feedback Prompts
- “Which bullet makes you want to call me? Which one feels risky?”
- “Do the numbers feel believable without extra context?”
- “Where would you expect me to sit in the org chart?”
I also record a one-minute vertical video summarising the resume; it doubles as a direct message attachment for targeted outreach.
FAQs
How do I start job search research fast?
Open ten target roles, map repeated requirements, and build a skills tally so your resume writing sprint hits the right themes.
What does how to write resume writing look like in practice?
It means drafting a headline, impact summary, and three quantified achievements per role, then validating them against live job ads.
How often should I refresh my job search materials?
Refresh every fortnight during an active search so your examples match current hiring signals and keyword trends.
Next Steps
Run the sprint this week, slot your drafts into our resume templates, and book a free resume review so we can sanity-check your job search pack.
