Psychology at Work

37. Standout Resume Tips with Lisa Rangel, Ex-Executive Recruiter


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Is your resume ready for today's job market? Former executive recruiter and resume expert Lisa Rangel reveals what actually makes hiring managers take notice in 2025. As the founder of Chameleon Resumes and creator of the M.E.T.A. job search process, Lisa has helped professionals in 88+ countries land their dream roles. She shares insider knowledge about what's changed in hiring, how to make your experience stand out (even when it doesn't seem like a perfect match), and practical strategies for quantifying your achievements in ways that capture attention.

You’ll Discover:

  • Shifts in hiring practices over the last 4-5 years and how to adapt your approach
  • Simple tips to update your long-dormant resume without getting overwhelmed
  • How to turn seemingly "unmeasurable" achievements into compelling metrics that grab attention
  • The truth about cover letters (and how to write one that actually works)

About Lisa  

Lisa Rangel is the Founder/CEO of ChameleonResumes.com, the premier executive resume writing and job landing consulting firm, with client success in 88+ countries. Lisa’s mission in life is to continue to make the world a happier place with one fulfilling, well-paying job change at a time using her 4-Step M.E.T.A. Job Landing System. She is a graduate of Cornell University and the first in her family to graduate from college. 

She is a trusted senior-level job landing expert who has been featured or published over 200+ times in media outlets including Fortune, Forbes, Newsweek, Fast Company, Business Insider, LinkedIn, BBC, Investor's Business Daily, Crain's New York, Chicago Tribune, Good Morning America & more.  She has also been selected by a number of private recruitment and executive search firms as an expert to provide guidance on how to land a fulfilling six-figure role. Download resume samples at: https://chameleonresumes.com/executive-resume-samples 

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