Before the writing block hits, arm yourself the ultimate materials checklist to set yourself up for success before resume writing begins.

Going nowhere is a hard, worn-out road.

It’s lonely even though companions fear and shame are bumping up next to you each day. “You should have landed already” and “You don’t know what you’re doing” drum in your head like a marching beat.

The map to reach your career goals? It’s confusing. You find yourself turning it every which way to make sense of it. And your not-so-encouraging buddies are no help in the matter either.

And you thirst. Oh, you thirst to take the right step in the right direction at the right time.

Tired career sojourner: If your resume and job search are wearing you down, take heart! Prioritize your path and master the resume edits you need to go from lackluster to landed.