How to Refresh Your Resume Without Starting From Scratch

One of the most common questions I get is:

“Kristina, do you write resumes?”

The answer is: Absolutely.

I don’t, however, offer resume writing as a one-off service. I write resumes exclusively for current VIP Intensive clients because it’s about more than formatting. It’s about clarity, alignment, and understanding the direction you’re headed before the first bullet point ever gets typed.

That said, I also know that not everyone needs a brand-new resume.

Sometimes you just need a smart, strategic refresh.

Let’s chat for a moment about a few of my go-to recommendations. You don’t have to start from scratch. But you do need to take it seriously.

Use Jobscan to Align Your Resume With the Role

In this market, tailoring your resume to the job description isn’t optional. It’s essential.

And if that feels overwhelming, I get it. That’s precisely why I recommend Jobscan.

Jobscan helps you see how closely your resume matches the job you’re applying for. It shows you where to make improvements so your resume doesn’t get overlooked by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) — or by the person reviewing it. My clients love it because it’s simple, fast, and eye-opening.

If your resume isn’t working, this is where I’d start.

Click here to begin.

Stay Organized With Teal

If you’re applying to more than a couple of roles per week, you need a system.

Teal is my go-to platform for job seekers who are tired of spreadsheets, sticky notes, and scattered tabs.

Not only can you track jobs, interviews, and deadlines — Teal also includes a résumé builder and browser extension that pulls in job descriptions and lets you highlight what matters most. It’s one of the first tools I recommend to clients, and it makes managing a job search feel so much more doable.

Click here to get started.

Not Sure What to Fix? Book a Clarity Session

Sometimes it’s hard to know where your resume is falling short—or what to focus on next in your job search.

That’s where my Clarity Session comes in. In this one-hour, one-on-one session, we’ll look at your resume through a strategic lens and connect it to your actual career goals. It’s not just about tweaking words—it’s about aligning your experience with where you want to go.

You’ll walk away with clear, actionable steps to move forward—whether it’s a resume refresh, a LinkedIn update, or rethinking the roles you’re applying for altogether.

👉🏾 Click here to get started.

I’ll leave you with this…

You don’t need to rewrite your resume from scratch.

You don’t need to go it alone.

You just need the right tools — and a little support.

If you’ve been putting off updating your resume because it feels like too much, I hope this post gave you a few manageable next steps. Whether you’re ready to book a session, run a scan, or explore a new tool, forward is forward.

If you decide to go deeper with full resume support and job search strategy, you know where to find me.

Sending hugs!

Kristina