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189: Why Your Data Analyst Resume Gets Rejected (Resume Expert Explains)
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Andrei Kurtuy is the cofounder of Novorésumé and has reviewed thousands of resumes from data professionals, from Amazon analysts to complete beginners, and he keeps seeing the same avoidable mistake. In this episode, he explains how to turn weak task lists into impact bullets, pass ATS checks without tricks, and use projects plus clear storytelling to make your resume truly stand out.
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00:48 – The #1 Resume Mistake Data Professionals Make
02:10 – How to Turn Task-Based Bullets into Impact Bullets
03:08 – Making Your Resume ATS-Friendly Without Fancy Templates
10:39 – Why Keyword Stuffing and Hidden Text Backfires
23:30 – How Skill-Based Resumes Help Career Changers Stand Out
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