Cheyene Marling

If you’re a hiring manager in business continuity, crisis management, IT disaster recovery, emergency management, cyber resiliency, or third-party/supplier risk, you’ve likely asked a familiar question lately: “Why is this role still open?” At first, the process feels manageable. The requisition is approved. The job is posted. HR begins sourcing. Resumes start coming in. But then the weeks pass. The applicant volume may look healthy on the surface, yet the shortlist remains thin. Candidates...

There’s a narrative gaining traction across LinkedIn and job search communities that deserves a closer look. It usually starts with a message that sounds helpful, even insightful: “Your resume is only a 20% match for the ATS. That’s why you’re not getting interviews.” On the surface, it feels plausible. There’s technology involved. There’s a percentage. It sounds like a measurable problem with a clear fix. But the reality is far less definitive and far more concerning in how this message is...

Your experience usually isn’t the issue. How it’s coming across on paper is. After 25+ years recruiting in the resilience space, I can tell you, most resumes don’t miss because someone lacks experience. They miss because the value isn’t obvious, or it’s not positioned in a way that resonates with hiring managers. I see incredibly strong professionals get overlooked all the time simply because their resume isn’t telling the right story. Here are five of the most common pitfalls, and how to...