Freshen up your resume

This Life Kit podcast episode features career coach Cynthia Pong, who advises listeners on updating their resumes. The interview covers resume formatting, writing effective summaries, choosing relevant categories, and identifying transferable skills. Pong emphasizes the importance of a concise, clean format, a strong opening summary highlighting key skills and accomplishments (3-5 lines), and tailoring the resume to each job application. Listeners learn practical steps to improve their resumes, including using keywords from job postings and seeking feedback before submitting. The episode concludes with a recap of key takeaways and encourages listeners to utilize free resume review resources often available through alumni services.