Stop Sending Resumes into The Void.
Pragmatic career coaching and job search advising for job seekers navigating a confusing, automated hiring system.
It’s not you. It’s the system.
Today’s hiring process is shaped by AI screening, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and a changing job market.
Great candidates are filtered out every day, not because they aren’t qualified, but because their resumes and job search strategies don’t align with how companies actually hire. Understanding the system changes everything.
The Targeted Resume is trusted by over 2,000 job seekers
How The Targeted Resume Helps
The Targeted Resume provides practical career coaching and job search advice to help job seekers navigate today’s complex, automated hiring system. Whether it’s identifying career paths, developing a smarter search strategy, improving a resume, building effective networking skills, preparing for interviews, or negotiating compensation, job seekers receive clear, actionable support focused on what matters most, helping eliminate some of the stress and confusion of getting a job.
We focus on:
Job-specific resumes designed to stand out in seconds and beat AI filters.
A strategic job search built around how recruiters evaluate candidates.
Practical networking guidance that turns connections into real opportunities.
Clear interview prep and negotiation strategies for confident next steps.
Not sure what you want to do next in your career?
We use the exclusive Becoming You Labs methodology to uncover values, strengths, and opportunities to find your career purpose.
Who Is this for?
The Targeted Resume is for determined job seekers who are frustrated with a job search that isn’t working.
You’ll feel at home here if you are:
A job seeker looking to level up your career, pursue leadership, or take on a new challenge
A business professional ready to make a thoughtful pivot into a new profession
Someone re-evaluating your career after a layoff, plateau, or long-held role that no longer fits
A college student, MBA, or recent graduate navigating your first meaningful career role
This may not be the right fit if you’re seeking quick fixes, mass-application tactics, or guaranteed outcomes. The approach is thoughtful, targeted, and designed for job seekers committed to an effective, meaningful search.
Meet Sue Schlom
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Sue Schlom is a career coach and job search advisor with 20+ years of experience on both sides of hiring, as a corporate recruiter at PepsiCo, Wrigley, and top Vermont companies, and as a career advisor at UVM and Johns Hopkins.
She built The Targeted Resume to help job seekers cut through the noise, understand how hiring actually works, and land roles aligned with their strengths and goals, from recent grads to Director-level professionals.
Sue is known for her pragmatic, empathetic approach. Her philosophy is simple: "You got this, and you don't have to figure it out alone."
As a Certified Becoming You Practitioner, trained in Suzy Welch's NYU methodology, Sue integrates values and strengths-based assessments to help clients pursue careers that feel purposeful, not just possible.
Organizations where Targeted Resume clients have secured roles
Let’s Work Together
If you’re ready for clear guidance and a smarter approach to your job search, let’s talk. Schedule a 30-minute free discovery consultation with Sue to review your resume, experience, and career goals.