How to Fix a Meh Resume (Without Faking Anything)

Here’s the thing about most resumes: they’re mid.
Not because you’re not talented — but because they read like they were written for a college assignment. Not for a real job.

The layout? Safe. The language? Vague. The impact? Forgettable.

So if you’ve been applying to jobs and hearing absolutely nothing back — yeah, your resume might be the problem.

Let’s fix it.

First: Why Your Resume Might Be Getting Ghosted

Here’s what hiring managers actually see when they read a “meh” resume:

• “I’m a hardworking, passionate individual…” → Generic. Delete.

• “Interned at XYZ Company” → Doing what? Making coffee? Filing? Be specific.

• “Responsible for handling social media” → Cool. Did engagement go up? Reach? Anything?

It’s not that you need to exaggerate. You just need to communicate impact.

The Pop Formula: 3 Easy Fixes

You don’t need Canva aesthetics or a 3-page PDF. You need clarity. Here’s how to get it:

1. Lead with verbs, not vibes
Instead of “was part of a team”, say “Collaborated with a 5-member team to execute X”.
Instead of “helped organise an event”, say “Co-led logistics for a 300-person college fest, reducing costs by 15%.”

Hiring managers aren’t mind readers. Spell it out.

2. Quantify, even if it’s small
Increased Instagram engagement by 20%.
Handled finances for a ₹10,000 event budget.
Tutored 5 classmates — all passed.

Numbers = credibility. Even tiny ones.

3. Ditch the clichés
“Hardworking, punctual, team player” — that’s the bare minimum, not a flex.
Replace it with “Delivered 4 assignments ahead of deadline while managing 2 part-time roles.”
Now that’s context.

Still Don’t Know What to Say? Ask a Mentor.

If you’re sitting there thinking “but I haven’t done anything impressive” — you’re wrong. You’ve probably just never had someone show you what to highlight.

That’s exactly what Mentoria does:

• Book a session with an industry mentor who’s been on the other side of hiring

• Get real feedback on your resume (what to keep, cut, and add)

• Learn how to tailor your CV to the role you’re applying for — not just generically list achievement.

Because sending out a hundred mid resumes isn’t job hunting. It’s emotional damage.

Your Resume = Your Trailer

It doesn’t have to be Oscar-worthy. But it needs to make someone hit “play.”

So ask yourself:

• Does this sound like me — or ChatGPT?

• Is it clear what I actually did?

• Would I call myself for an interview if I read this?

If not, don’t panic. Fix it. And if you don’t know where to start?

Mentoria is literally built for this.

Resume support. Mentor insight. Career clarity. All in one place.

Let’s make your job search less painful. And your resume way less mid.