Sure, there’s a truth in the cartoon that jobs are harder to get these days. Sucks.

However, have been on a panel where we are reading resumes and we rejected out of hand the applicant with several (irrelevant to the client base) languages and a Masters for an entry-level position in an extremely hands-on field. Plus a couple who relied overly on sharing their insights about the theoretical aspects of the field and their contributions to research in it. Compared to people with practical skills, humility, and enthusiasm (plus the qualification level needed), the highly educated people didn’t impress at all. They made the mistake of relying on talking up accomplishments and aspirations for the role that match a position far above rather than tailoring to the actual job at hand. An “I’m super educated” pitch is not practical and sounds rookie if it’s a mismatch, and comes off as entitled and hard work to manage. Oh yes, maybe unfair and inaccurate – that’s the thing with “on paper in three minutes”. I’m pretty sure on the “maybe”. We also rejected a lawyer based in an extra wealthy suburb, as it is a completely different field and they also didn’t address the KSC – arrogant or dumb, who knows. That “eh, toss it” was satisfying.

Phew bit of a lengthy one. For a dumb cartoon that lul would likely have sufficed for.

josephbeaudry I thought that was some copypasta at first. Maybe the name threw me. Has your friend used the site themselves? If not, I’d ask them why they recommend it. Even then, yeah nah.
On an application I’d think don’t mention kids or side job. Or the word useless. Not that you would, right?
Less is more, there’s heaps of free good advice online for resumes and all.
Save the money for the interview outfit, or an online degree certificate from Mc Iowa State Pentecoastal University of Michigannapolis. My ten cents.
Good luck.