Págame

EP 30. The Resume Mistakes That Cost You Interviews and Money — And Why They Lower Your Salary

Season 1 Episode 30

If you’ve been applying to jobs you’re qualified for but not getting interviews, this episode breaks down the resume mistakes that cost interviews, how ATS resume optimization affects resume visibility, and why those same mistakes quietly impact salary confidence and negotiation outcomes.

In this episode of Págame Podcast, Evie explains why resumes aren’t neutral documents — they send powerful signals about scope, seniority, and authority long before a recruiter ever speaks to you. Building on the mini series “Your Resume Isn’t Getting Seen (And How to Fix It)”, this conversation goes one layer deeper to explore how subtle resume choices shape confidence, perceived value, and pay bands.

You’ll learn how fear-based language, undersold scope, and outdated resume framing can keep high-achieving women invisible — and underpaid — even when they’re qualified for the role.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • Why common resume mistakes quietly reduce interview callbacks
  • How Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) rank resumes and influence visibility
  • Why underselling scope and impact affects perceived seniority and salary bands
  • How resume language shapes confidence in salary negotiation conversations
  • The difference between resumes as historical records vs. marketing documents
  • Why outdated resume language keeps experienced professionals underpaid

Free Resource: ATS Resume Visibility Checklist
If this episode resonated, I created a free ATS Resume Visibility Checklist to help you identify what may be keeping your resume from getting seen — and how to fix it.

👉 Download the ATS Resume Visibility Checklist today

Live Webinar: ATS Resume Strategy
If you want step-by-step guidance on improving resume visibility and understanding how ATS systems rank candidates, join me for my live ATS Resume Strategy Webinar.

In this training, you’ll learn:

  • How Applicant Tracking Systems evaluate resumes
  • How to optimize resumes for ATS and recruiters
  • How resume clarity impacts confidence and salary outcomes
  • How to position your experience with authority

👉 Register for the ATS Resume Strategy Webinar

Until next time amigas ✨

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