Sarah Jenkins
Senior Career Strategist & ATS Optimization Specialist
GuideBros.com • Published Author • Certified Career Coach (NCRW, CMC)
Sarah Jenkins is a Senior Career Strategist and certified ATS Optimization Specialist with over 11 years of combined experience in corporate human resources, professional resume development, and executive-level career coaching. She has personally reviewed and advised on more than 8,000 resumes across technology, finance, healthcare, and creative industries.
Before joining GuideBros, Sarah worked as a Lead Recruitment Consultant at two Fortune 500 staffing agencies, sourcing and placing mid-to-senior candidates into competitive corporate roles. This frontline experience gives her an authoritative, insider perspective on what hiring managers and ATS systems look for in the first seven seconds of reviewing a resume.
Sarah holds a B.S. in Human Resource Management and a Graduate Certificate in Organizational Psychology. She is a credentialed NCRW (Nationally Certified Resume Writer) and a certified Career Management Coach (CMC).
Areas of Expertise
ATS Optimization & Keyword Strategy
Deep expertise in reverse-engineering ATS parsing algorithms and formatting resumes for maximum match-rate scores on Workday, Taleo, Greenhouse, and iCIMS.
Resume Writing & Professional Branding
Specializes in crafting achievement-oriented resumes using the XYZ formula and quantifiable metrics to transform job seekers into top-of-stack candidates.
Entry-Level & Career Transition Coaching
Helped thousands of recent graduates and career-changers repackage non-traditional backgrounds and transferable skills into interview-winning applications.
Interview Preparation & Salary Negotiation
Coaches clients on STAR behavioral interview methodology, managing tough questions, and confidently negotiating competitive compensation packages.
Credentials & Qualifications
- ✓NCRW ? Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NRWA)
- ✓CMC ? Certified Career Management Coach
- ✓B.S. Human Resource Management + Graduate Certificate in Organizational Psychology
- ✓11+ years of hands-on HR recruiting and career coaching experience
- ✓8,000+ resumes personally reviewed and professionally optimized
Articles by Sarah Jenkins
12 Essential Resume Writing Tips to Stand Out in 2026
Resume Strategy · 12 min read
Top 12 Resume Mistakes to Avoid in 2026: Expert Guide + Checklist
Resume Strategy · 15 min read
How to Write a Resume with Zero Formal Work Experience
Entry-Level Strategy · 15 min read
ATS-Friendly Resume Tips: The Complete 2026 Guide
ATS Optimization · Career Guide