Aglet Ink

This is the last booklet of the series (after a fairly decent response to Crafting Your Resume in 2025 and Crafting Your Cover Letter in 2025.) To buy this booklet, you can either send me a DM or email me at [email protected].
As always, I am grateful to everyone who has supported and continues to support me on my journey.

Crafting a LinkedIn Profile in 2025: Key Insights
🔹 First Impressions Matter – Profile Picture & Banner
🔹The Power of a Strong Headline
🔹Crafting a Compelling ‘About’ Section
🔹Showcasing Your experience and expertise succinctly
🔹 Leveraging the Featured Section
🔹 Optimizing Skills & Recommendations
🔹 AI and LinkedIn in 2025
🔹 Engaging with Purpose – Networking & Content Strategy
🔹 Keeping Your Profile Fresh & Updated
🔹 ATS & LinkedIn – Why Optimization Matters
🔹 The Power of Personal Branding on LinkedIn

Addressing Résumé Gaps: A Conversation in Progress

So many people have written to me this year- and the last- asking me what the appropriate way to address pandemic gaps on a resume is. I am putting forth my thoughts (for now), but this will be a part of a larger and ongoing conversation, one I shall keep updating as time goes by.

📌 1. Address any gaps head-on
✅ Covid-19 has taken a toll on not just our physical health but also our mental health.
✅ Once you are in a space to apply for jobs, directly address the time period on your resume when you were unemployed/unable to work.
✅ If you worked on any certifications, hobbies, took on any freelance work, or volunteered, state those as well.
✅ Even if you were unable to, directly address that and focus on your previous work experiences.

💪 2. Stand your ground
✔️ The ideal scenario is to find an understanding and compassionate recruiter.
✔️ But even if that is not the case, during salary negotiations, research your current market salary and ask for what you are worth.
✔️ A gap does not mean your pre-existing skills suddenly dissipate.
✔️ If your job hunt is taking longer than anticipated, start simultaneously sending out applications for independent and contract work in your chosen realm.

💙 3. Be kind to yourself
💡 Easier said than done in a situation as difficult as this one.
💡 But remember that this is an extraordinary situation that no one anticipated, and you are doing your best to put things in order.
💡 For that alone, you should be lauded.

✍️ 4. Write a cover letter that helps with your narrative
📌 Like I always say—unlike a resume, which is a paper representation of our professional lives, our lives are much more complex and non-linear.
📌 Sometimes, it is critical to share our stories with the world.
📌 It makes us who we are—human, humane, and flawed. And that's perfectly okay.

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5 Resume Mistakes That Could prove a deterrent to you being hired

Your resume isn’t just a formality—it’s the first impression someone has of you. And sometimes, seemingly innocuous details can work against you. Here are five things that might be sabotaging your chances:
🚫 Revealing Confidential Information
Mentioning your current employer’s clients (unless publicly listed) signals a lack discretion—trust matters.
⚡ Ignoring the Employer’s Needs
A generic resume = a missed opportunity. Tailor it. Show how your skills align with their goals.
📊 Not Quantifying Success
“Managed social media” is forgettable. “Increased engagement by 50% in 3 months” is memorable. Use numbers.
⚠️ Including Polarizing Opinions
Unless your prospective employer shares your views, controversial affiliations might work against you. Stay neutral.
🔍 Forgetting ATS Keywords
If your resume isn’t optimized for Applicant Tracking Systems, it might not even reach human eyes. Use industry-specific terms.
Your resume should work for you, not against you. Which of these mistakes have you seen (or made) before? Let’s discuss this in the comments! ⬇️