Kristi Cline, CPRW

We Write It Now Resumes | Job Search Strategies

Services include ATS-friendly Resumes, Interview Prep coaching, LinkedIn Profile Optimization, Job Search strategies, and Personal Branding.  Message me for additional writing-related projects.

Owner

Qorvo, Inc.

Marketing Communications Specialist

GQ Entertainment

Marketing strategy implementation. Contract negotiations. Lead generation and follow up. Industry analysis.  Publicity and Social Media management.

Social Media Business Strategist

Confidential 

Account Management 

JCPenney

Developed copy for headlines, inserts, mailers and online store sales for catalog and internet division.

Copywriter

It takes more than just a killer résumé to land a job in today's competitive job market. 

Hard truth. 

The good news?

There are specific 🎯 strategies 🎯  to grab the attention of recruiters and hiring managers. 

How do I know? I tried for over a year to land a job. Any job. 

I was repeatedly overlooked for positions I was well-qualified for. 🤯  

My resume was jam-packed with experience in a variety of areas – only to find out that was part of the problem. 

I had applied to hundreds of positions, scheduled < than 5 interviews, and had zero offers. 🤦‍♀️
 
Frustrated and confused, I decided to take back control and find out what was really going on. I made appointments with top recruiters, resume writers and job placement agencies to get their input. 
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And what I learned made sense. 
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🎯There is a strategy to get your resume past the ATS ~
🎯There is a strategy to tap into the hidden job market~
🎯There are ways you can partner with your network and get them working FOR YOU.

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CLIENT FEEDBACK:

🏅  "Kristi was fantastic to work with and I couldn't be happier with the end result. She helped me find the best way to represent my skills and strengths without it being a simple bullet-point resume. I feel she not only did her job, but was invested personally in my success." ~ Cory O.

🏅  "Kristi was a tremendous help in rewriting my resume. Once she worked her magic, I received more calls for interviews and got more traction overall. Ultimately I found a position well-suited for me with a fantastic company." ~ Kelly D

🏅  "Within a few moments, Kristi was able to pinpoint exactly why I wasn't receiving responses from my resume...and has completely changed how I view my resume. Couldn't have done it without her." ~ Andrea S

🏅"Kristi went beyond my expectations. Not only did she transform my dated resume into a powerful document highlighting my experience--she coached me on LinkedIn and showed me how to navigate today's job search market. Highly recommend!"~ Jill T


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Services include Resume Design, Job Search strategies, Custom  Infographics, and Personal Branding.  Message me for additional writing-related projects.

Sage and timely advice for Christmas parties & Conversations ~
Have you tried this?  Sounds like a pretty creative and smart idea, if you ask me. 

#executivepresence #coastalcareercoach #networking #letsgetyouhired 
@wewriteitnow

Kristi Cline

Certified Executive Resume Writer & Career Coach | LinkedIn Pro | Helping Senior Leaders Navigate the Job Search Process with Career Documents Recruiters Love | 🎙️Open to Virtual Speaking Opportunities

Kind of an odd question. I'm really curious your thoughts. 

❓If I were to pivot to another role -- what might that role be?

Context: 
Had an amazing call today with a colleague. she shared specifics about the big impact our last conversation had on her. 

I had shared some thoughts and things I learned when starting my business. 

She used  words like "inspiring" "confidence" transformation" and big impact. 

That kind of thing fuels me!

So to all the career coaches in my network,  if I were to pivot to another role -- what might that role be? 

Please weigh in. I'm super curious. 

Pics📷 Bolivar lighthouse (left) 
Tulip Mexico (few years ago)

December is weird. You're either sprinting to the finish line or totally checked out.

Wherever you are, this newsletter issue is your nudge to check in with yourself and your career.

What I’m doing, what I’m learning, and a few small (but mighty) moves to make before you power down for the holidays.

December tends to bring one of two vibes: you’re either racing to wrap things up, or you’re pausing to reset. Whichever camp you’re in, I hope you’ll 

December Reflections: Career Clarity, Holiday Calm, and What's Next

No one’s hiring in December.

Have you heard that before?
Maybe even said it yourself?

Here’s what I think:
Yes — most organizations do slow down this time of year.
But that doesn’t mean nothing’s happening.

Plenty of hiring teams are:
✅ Prepping roles for January
✅ Reviewing candidates they already have
✅ Setting interviews for early Q1

I’m not saying you need to spend your holidays glued to LinkedIn.
But if you’re quietly thinking about making a change, now’s the time to get organized.

Start small and be intentional.
It will pay off. 
Trust me on this. 
You don't want to be "behind the 8-ball" on Jan. 1.

What have you heard (or believed) about hiring this time of year?
👇 Drop your thoughts and let’s talk about it.

#careerchange #jobsearch #hiring

Fact or Fiction? December Hiring

🚂 All aboard the Gratitude Train!

Thanksgiving week feels like the perfect time to start a "Gratitude Train" right here on LinkedIn.

Tag two people you’re thankful for, and tell us why—something they’ve done, how they’ve supported you, or the impact they’ve had this year.

I’ll go first down in the comments. 👇

Let’s fill this place with some much-needed gratitude.


#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #ExecutiveJobSearch #CareerAdvice #LetsGetYouHired

Ever been publicly called out in a meeting by someone who should’ve had your back?
I have. 🤯

Years ago, I was a corporate trainer for the company's leadership program.
I built the curriculum from scratch. 
Led the sessions. 
Showed up fully prepared.

Right in the middle of one of the sessions,  
the director of sales cut me off and challenged what I was teaching.

Right there in front of the entire group.
I was shocked. 
Not because we disagreed; that happens.
But because he did it in a way that wrecked my credibility. 
Publicly. Disrespectfully.

He could’ve pulled me aside and given me feedback.
Feedback is good!  
But he didn’t.

That moment stayed with me. 
Not as a chip on my shoulder, but as a reminder:

You don’t have to agree with someone to respect them.
You can challenge someone without making them feel small.

It’s shaped how I lead. 
It’s shaped how I treat people.
And it's one of the reasons I care so deeply about how professionals show up in their words, in their presence, in their voice.

So I’m curious:
Have you ever been publicly questioned, dismissed, or undermined at work and how did you handle it?

👇 Share your story in the comments. 

#Leadership #CoastalCareerCoach #executivepresence #wewriteitnow

What’s one business tool you absolutely can’t live without?

I’m always curious what other people are using to run their business, save time, or just make the day smoother. Tools that actually work and are relatively easy to implement.

Here are a few of mine:
🔸 Voxer 
🔸 Canva 
🔸 Loom 

Drop your go-to tools in the comments.
You might help someone discover their new favorite.
And while you're there, check through the responses. 
You might find something that'll level up your workflow (or at least save you a headache or two).

👇 Let’s crowdsource some favorites.

#BusinessTools #BusinessResources #ProductivityTips

Thrilled to be included in this list for jobseekers in 2026. 

*link to resource in comments

Thank you Adrienne Tom for continuing to support jobseekers and career service professionals in our industry. 

Merry Christmas and #letsgetyouhired!

#careertips #resumetips #careercoach

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Job Seekers: Who to Follow on LinkedIn in 2026 - Career Impressions

32X Award-Winning Executive Resume Writer → I Help C-Suite Execs, VPs, Directors, and Leaders in Canada and the U.S. Land Opportunities Faster ٭ LinkedIn Branding ٭ Career Storytelling ٭ Board Resumes

Would YOU hire you after reading your resume?
Be honest.

Not “would you explain your resume.”
Not “would you defend it in an interview.”

Would you actually stop and say,
“Yep, I want this person on my team.”

Before the year ends, give yourself 10 minutes.
Sit down. Pull up your resume.
And read it like a hiring manager.

✨ Save this post for later.
🔁 Repost it to help someone else get a head start for next year.

#CoastalCareerCoach #ResumeAudit #ResumeTips

Legos don't work without a plan. Neither does your career. 
Learn why in my latest article. 
@WeWriteItNow #Letsgetyouhired

Back in October of 2025, I hit pause. After being told (lovingly, but firmly) that I needed to rest, I stepped away from work for a short health break

What a LEGO Set Taught Me About Job Searching

Okay, tell me if this is just me.

I’m scrolling LinkedIn and I see a graphic that’s clearly AI-generated.
Nothing wrong with it. But something in me just… shuts down.
I don’t want to read the post. I’m out.

Why? No clue. It just feels off.

So now I’m wondering... is this a ME thing? Or do other people feel this too?

Curious what you do when you see AI images on here 👇

When I first decided to pause work for a bit, I thought I’d feel… free.
Instead? I felt guilty for doing nothing.

I had all this unexpected space in my week and no idea how to use it.
Was I supposed to fill it with something productive? Fun? Rest? 
I honestly didn’t know.

So this week, I’m curious:

When you find yourself with a random block of free time in the middle of your work week — what do you usually do with it?

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