Application Reality Check
Applying and hearing nothing? Let’s find out why.
Send me your resume and one job ad you want. I’ll read it the way a recruiter would and tell you straight what’s working, what’s holding you back, and the three fixes that will make the biggest difference.
Your $69 comes off your Resume Rebuild if you book within 14 days.
What you get
A short written report, specific to you
- What’s working. So you don’t lose it when you make changes.
- What’s holding you back. Measured against the job ad you sent, not a generic checklist.
- Your top three fixes. In order, with an example of each, so you can make them yourself tonight.
- A short roadmap. What to do next, and whether you need a full rebuild or not. Cover letters are part of the Rebuild, not the Reality Check.
- 14 days of questions. Reply to the report with anything that’s unclear.
Your report arrives within 2 business days of you uploading. If I think you only need the three fixes, I’ll say so. The reality is plenty of people don’t need a rebuild, they need someone to point at the right three things.
Application Reality Check report
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What’s working
Clear progression. Your current role is described in the employer’s own terms.
What’s holding you back
The first page lists duties. A reader can’t tell what changed because you were there.
Top three fixes
1. Rewrite the opening five lines for
2. Turn three duties per role into results
3. Cut the 2009 to 2012 roles to one line each
Recommendation
Make fixes 1 and 2 yourself before your next application. You may not need a full rebuild.
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How it works
Three steps, all online
- STEP 1Pay and uploadYour resume and a link to one job ad. A line or two on what you’re aiming for helps.
- STEP 2I review itChecked and signed off by me before it goes to you.
- STEP 3Report and next stepsMake the fixes yourself, or put your $69 towards a Rebuild within 14 days.
Questions about the Reality Check
How does the $69 come off?
Buy a Resume Rebuild within 14 days of getting your report and you pay $280 instead of $349. Just use the same email.
How is this different from the free check?
The free check is you answering questions about your own resume. The Reality Check is me reading it against a real job ad and telling you what I’d change.
Do you use AI?
Yes, openly. AI does the heavy lifting on first drafts. I do the thinking, and every document is checked and signed off by me.
Can I send more than one job ad?
One per Reality Check, because the advice is only useful if it’s specific. If you’re applying for a few roles, the Rebuild tailors to three.