Next Chapter Resumes - NCR

07/05/2026

I’ve reviewed 5,000+ resumes, over 15+ years as a recruiter. Most of them should have been getting interviews.

Early in my career, I thought candidates weren’t strong enough.
Then I started seeing the pattern.

Strong candidates weren’t being rejected.
They were being filtered out.
Before a recruiter even saw them.
Because their resume didn’t match how recruiters search.

The problem isn’t experience
*** It’s visibility

And most people don’t even know it’s happening.

Download your free ATS guide here to learn how the the modern recruitment process works.
https://www.nextchapterresumes.co.za/ats-playbook

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11/04/2026

****ATS is not rejecting you. If you want to learn how it works, then keep reading***

Let’s fix this myth.

ATS doesn’t sit there “judging your CV.
It doesn’t decide your future.

Recruiters do.

ATS is just a database.

Recruiters search it like this:
“Operations Manager” AND “Project Delivery” AND “5+ years”

If your CV doesn’t match that—
You don’t appear.

No appearance = no interview

That’s the real game.

This is exactly the reason why I created the "The Real ATS Playbook".
To educate job seekers already stressed and frustrated with modern recruitment methods.

Copy paste link to get your free ATS guide now or see link in bio.
https://lnkd.in/dpmUepEC

Wishing you a blissful weekend.

11/04/2026

****ATS is not rejecting you. If you want to learn how it works, then keep reading***

Let’s fix this myth.

ATS doesn’t sit there “judging your CV.
It doesn’t decide your future.

Recruiters do.

ATS is just a database.

Recruiters search it like this:
“Operations Manager” AND “Project Delivery” AND “5+ years”

If your CV doesn’t match that—
You don’t appear.

No appearance = no interview

That’s the real game.

This is exactly the reason why I created the "The Real ATS Playbook". To educate job seekers already stressed and frustrated with modern recruitment methods.

Click link to get your free ATS guide now.

https://www.nextchapterresumes.co.za/ats-playbook

Wishing you a blissful weekend.

08/04/2026

****WE HIRED 14 REGISTERED NURSES IN AUSTRALIA IN ONE AFTERNOON***

- 1 job ad
- No long processes
- No “we’ll get back to you.”
Just urgency.

During COVID in Australia, we were under pressure to stand up vaccine operations fast.
It was then we placed 14 healthcare professionals in a single afternoon.

Across the project, we supported hiring over 300 nurses.

Here’s what most people don’t understand:
We didn’t find “better candidates.”
They were already there.

We just knew how to find them.
That’s what most job seekers miss
And what most companies underestimate.

Check link in bio to download The ATS Playbook if you want to understand how this actually works.

04/04/2026

***If you want to learn how ATS works then post is for you***

Your resume wasn't rejected by a recruiter. It was never seen by one.

Here's what actually happened when you hit submit:

Your application entered an Applicant Tracking System — a database, not a decision-maker.

That system parsed your resume into structured data:

- Job titles
- Skills
- Dates
- Companies

Then a recruiter ran a search.

Something like: "Operations Manager" AND "Project Delivery" AND "5+ years"

If your resume didn't contain those exact terms — not similar ones, not implied ones — you didn't appear in their results.

No rejection email. No feedback. Just silence.

This is why qualified professionals with 8, 10, 15 years of experience apply to roles they're perfect for and hear nothing back.

It's not your experience that's the problem. It's how your experience is indexed.

The fix isn't a new resume format. It's understanding how recruiters actually search — and making sure your resume shows up when they do.

That's what resume repositioning is.

♻️ Repost if you know someone who needs to hear this.

✔ Why your resume isn’t getting interviews✔ How ATS actually works✔ How recruiters search✔ What to fix immediately✔ How to reposition your experience

31/03/2026

If you're a professional with +5 years experience, currently seeking a new role, this article is for you.

20/03/2026

**TIME SENSTIVE OFFER (Fri-Sat-Sun) FOR SOUTH AFRICAN BASED JOB SEEKERS**
Unsolicited CV will be rejected. Thank you for adhering to this request.

Good Afternoon Career Professionals,
I’m opening 5 slots for professionals with +5 years’ experience who are actively job searching but not getting the right response from the market.

This is not a basic CV rewrite.
I'm offering a targeted repositioning process focused on one outcome:
Improving your visibility in interview selection processes.

What you’ll receive:
· A repositioned CV aligned to your target roles
· A LinkedIn profile optimised for recruiter search visibility
· Clear role positioning and narrative (so you stop looking “generic”)
· Refined experience statements that reflect impact, not tasks

Process:
· 45-minute strategy session (we break down your experience vs market demand)
· CV + LinkedIn rebuild aligned to hiring patterns
· Direct guidance on how to approach applications and recruiters

Who this is for:
· 5+ years’ experience (non-negotiable)
· Currently job searching or in interview processes
· Open to direct, honest feedback and ex*****on is a must

Investment:
R1000 (once-off)

Important: This only works if you’re willing to follow the positioning strategy.
If you’re interested, message me with:
· Your current role/experience
· The roles you are targeting
· I’ll confirm if you’re a fit.

Important: This process improves how you are positioned and perceived by recruiters, but it does not guarantee interviews or job offers.
Subject to your approval, I will actively market your profile within my network to support your job search.

15/03/2026

**IF YOU'RE JOB HUNTING THIS POST IS FOR YOU.**

Three CV mistakes I see constantly when reviewing applications:
❌ Listing responsibilities instead of achievements
❌ A long career history without clear positioning
❌ Using the same generic CV for every job application

Recruiters are trying to answer one question very quickly:
“Is this candidate right for this role?”

If your CV doesn’t answer that clearly within seconds, they move on.

Many professionals struggle to get interviews not because they lack experience, but because their CV isn’t positioned correctly for recruiters or ATS systems.

To help with this, I created a Resume Positioning Scorecard™ — a quick and effective 5 minute, self-assessment tool that helps you see why your CV may not be converting to interviews.

You’ll score your CV across 5 key areas recruiters evaluate:
• Positioning clarity
• Relevance to the role
• Impact & achievements
• Structure & readability
• Narrative strength

Comment SCORECARD and I’ll send it to you.

Please Note: I'm not recruiting or placing candidates in jobs currently. I'm focussed on helping professionals strengthen how they present their experience so recruiters can clearly see their value.

Wishing you a peaceful Sunday further.
Sharm Pillay: Founder
Next Chapter Resumes (NCR)
Email: [email protected]

06/03/2026

If you're job hunting this is for you.

Most professionals applying for corporate roles don’t realise:
• ATS systems filter before humans read
• Job titles matter more than potential
• Keywords determine visibility
• Career changers get screened out silently

If you’re qualified but not getting call backs, your CV is likely misaligned.

I specialise in:
• Translating your experience into corporate language
• Aligning your CV with ATS systems
• Rewriting job titles strategically
• Embedding the right keywords
• Adding credible metrics

This isn’t a template rewrite. It’s strategic repositioning.

Ready to stop applying blindly?

Message “CV” to start

22/02/2026

If you're job hunting today, then this post is for you.

****RESUME REPOSITIONING.****

Something I’ve noticed after reviewing a lot of resumes recently:

Many capable professionals are accidentally positioning themselves at a lower level than they actually operate.

Not because of their experience.
Because of how their CV communicates it.

Small things quietly change how someone is perceived:
• summaries that say very little
• bullet points that list tasks instead of outcomes
• experience that doesn’t clearly match the role being targeted
• structure that makes someone appear more junior than they are

Recruiters often decide within seconds whether to keep reading.
When the positioning changes, the perception changes.

If you’re currently applying and wondering why interviews are slow, I’m happy to take a quick look.

Comment resume or send me a DM and I’ll share the diagnostic toolkit that will take you 5 minutes to do.

No pressure. Just insight.



Sharm Pillay +10 years Recruitment experience - largescale and boutique agency, local and global.