Winning Resume Writing Strategy for MMAANG Company Jobs

Are your job-seeking clients dreaming of landing a role at one of the world’s most competitive and innovative companies? Whether they’re targeting Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, or Google (MMAANG), standing out starts with a winning resume and LinkedIn profile strategy.

And, who better to deliver on this for CDI than award-winning resume writer Marie Plett Lane—recipient of 38 TORI awards. As a follow up to the six tip sheets she created, she unpacked exactly what it takes to grab the attention of recruiters at these elite tech giants.

Some of what is addressed in this Q&A-turned training:

Company-Specific Strategies: Understand how to tailor resumes and LinkedIn profiles to each MMAANG company’s unique culture, mission, and hiring expectations—from Microsoft’s obsession with clean formatting to Netflix’s love of storytelling and referrals.
LinkedIn Optimization Approaches: Go beyond keywords. Learn how to leverage custom banners, GitHub integration, social engagement, and professional recommendations to make client profiles recruiter-ready.
Red Flag Avoidance: Yes, that AOL or Hotmail email is hurting your chances. Learn what seemingly small mistakes are resume killers—and how to fix them.
AI-Proof: Hear why over-relying on AI tools can sabotage your results.
Hiring Insight: Learn what hiring managers at MMAANG companies really want to see—including how to showcase a client’s obsession with innovation, collaboration, and the company’s mission.

About the Presenter:

Marie Plett of Aspirations Resume is a 38-time TORI Award winner whose passion for résumé writing goes back to her childhood, when she would help her recruiter parents review résumés.

A Certified Executive Résumé Master, Marie has won more than 50 industry awards for producing best-in-class résumés featuring high-impact content and visually stunning formats.

She is widely known throughout the career services industry for her creative résumés and generosity in sharing her knowledge as a trainer and mentor of some of the best résumé writers in the business.

I’ll add here that many of you are likely familiar with the amazing member-included graphic tutorials and ATS-friendly design tutorials she has provided. And I know that many a TORI winner credits Marie’s paid tutorial program through CDI for helping them craft incredible graphic resumes that are still ATS friendly. (These resources are linked below).

She is also currently our longest serving CDI Board of Directors member.

Ready to help your clients land interviews with MMAANG companies?

Members can download the tip sheets, access supporting resources, and watch the replay below.