Most people think of job hunting as a numbers game — send enough resumes and eventually something sticks. But the hiring process isn’t designed like a sales funnel. It’s not about pushing as many candidates as possible to the end. It’s about filtering down to one single perfect hire.
If you want to be that hire, you can’t afford to “leak” out of the funnel.
The Hiring Manager’s Funnel vs. the Candidate’s Funnel
- Sales funnel goal: maximize conversions at the bottom.
- Hiring funnel goal: produce one candidate who feels like the perfect fit.
That means as a job seeker, your goal is simple: stay in the funnel until the end.
There’s only one winner.
Legit Disqualifications vs. Preventable Leaks
Of course, sometimes you’ll be disqualified for a legitimate reason. If a hiring manager requires specific domain experience and you don’t have it, you’re out. That’s fair.
But too often, candidates leak out of the funnel for the wrong reasons.
- Being overlooked because your resume buried your biggest successes.
- Getting passed over because the hiring manager couldn’t connect your achievements to their needs.
- Losing momentum simply because your resume looked like every other one in the pile.
That’s not just frustrating — it’s disgraceful.
Your Resume Must Stop the Leaks
You must ensure your resume makes it obvious how amazing you are. Otherwise, you’ll leak out of opportunities you deserve to win.
That’s where I come in.
I specialize in helping you transform your resume so it reflects your true value. And I prepare you to talk about those successes — in a humble but compelling way — in the interview.
The result? A resume that keeps you in the funnel, and interview conversations that prove why you’re the right choice.
What to Do Next
Pull out your resume and ask:
- Could a hiring manager tell in 10 seconds why you belong in the funnel?
- Are your best achievements clear enough to keep you from leaking out?
- Would you stand out against 50 other resumes with the same job titles?
If not, you’re leaving your fate to chance instead of design.