Why Your Resume Skills Section Is Broken

Career Coaching with Fexingo: Professional Coaches, Career Counselors, and Guidance for Workers · Oct 19, 2026 · 12m · transcript

We dissect the specific mechanics of resume keyword stuffing versus genuine skill signaling, using data from recent hiring manager surveys to show why listing ten generic skills hurts more than it helps. We break down the 'contextual proof' framework that top career coaches recommend, moving beyond buzzwords like 'leadership' or 'synergy' toward concrete behavioral evidence. This is a practical guide for workers who feel stuck in applicant tracking systems and want to understand exactly what recruiters are scanning for when they decide to skip your application…