Resume Assassin Unfiltered

Resume Assassin Unfiltered is where I break down what really works in resumes, careers, and LinkedIn. I’m Mary Southern, and I’ve helped clients land interviews at Netflix, Microsoft, Google, Johns Hopkins, Nvidia, Apple, and more. I’ve also helped executives land paid board seats, speaking gigs, and consulting opportunities through LinkedIn. On the podcast, I share real stories, actionable tips, and lessons I’ve learned—and I chat with top thinkers in careers, marketing, and business to see what’s really working right now.

Resume Assassin Unfiltered is a business podcast hosted by Mary Southern, with 112 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mary Southern hosts Resume Assassin Unfiltered, a business show with 112 episodes published.

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  The Job Market Has a Trust Problem (And It’s Costing You Opportunities)

  Jun 3, 202612 minS0

  <p>The job market isn't broken...it's guarded. Both candidates and companies have stopped trusting each other, and that mutual skepticism is why qualified people keep getting passed over.</p><p><br></p><p>More Resources: www.resumeassassin.comResume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.comCheck your ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzerFree Resume Template: www.resumeassassin.com/newsletterCONNECT WITH ME!LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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  7 New Rules of Getting Hired in 2026

  May 27, 202610 minS0

  <p>The job market has fundamentally changed, and most candidates are still playing by outdated rules. This video breaks down the 7 new rules that actually get people hired in 2026.</p><p><br></p><p>More Resources: www.resumeassassin.comResume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.comCheck your ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzerFree Resume Template: www.resumeassassin.com/newsletterCONNECT WITH ME!LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary</p>

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  How Senior Leaders Are Adding $50K–$200K Without Changing Jobs

  May 20, 202625 minS0

  <p>More Resources: www.resumeassassin.comResume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.comCheck your ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzerFree Resume Template: www.resumeassassin.com/newsletterCONNECT WITH ME!LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary</p>

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  Companies Are Laying People Off for AI That Doesn’t Exist Yet

  May 13, 202620 minS0

  <p>Companies are performing AI transformation theater — and real people are paying for the show with their jobs and careers.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>0:00 – Something weird is happening in the job market </p><p>1:45 – What is AI Theater (and why companies keep doing it) </p><p>4:10 – Getting laid off for what AI might do someday </p><p>6:30 – ""We're investing in AI"" = ""We're cutting costs"" </p><p>8:45 – Why mid-level roles are the first to go </p><p>11:00 – Fewer people, same workload — the illusion of efficiency </p><p>13:10 – Why companies won't hire even when they're drowning </p><p>15:20 – Job descriptions are...

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  7 Shocking Job Market Trends in 2026 (Nobody Is Talking About This Yet)

  May 6, 202613 minS0

  <p>The 2026 job market is quietly shifting toward risk-avoidance, AI filtering, and invisible hiring signals—and most candidates don’t realize they’re already being evaluated before they apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 The job market got quieter</p><p>0:40 Trend #1 – Best candidate isn’t hired</p><p>1:30 Trend #2 – LinkedIn = background check</p><p>2:20 Trend #3 – Buzzwords = red flags</p><p>3:10 Trend #4 – Decisions before interviews</p><p>4:00 Trend #5 – “Overqualified” = risk signal</p><p>4:50 Trend #6 – One job = many roles</p><p>5:40 Trend #7 – Soft skills are pre-judged</p><p>6:30 Final takeaway</p><p><br></p><p>More Resources: www.resume...

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