Job seekers often feel pressured to hyper-optimize their resumes to the role. But the practice begs the question: Is there also any room for a little personality in your CV? For those seeking out career advice on Instagram, the answer from career influencer Erin McGoff is a resounding "Yes."
A recent viral Instagram reel from McGoff, known by her @advicewitherin handle, addressed the dilemma directly for her 2.2 million followers. The video starts with a relatable premise: a man who is running quips that “This might be a hot take, but I feel like once you’ve run a marathon, you should be able to put ‘marathon runner’ on your resume.”
