Navigating Career Transitions for Women Over 55 with Kristi Cline (Ep. 64)
Changing careers or returning to the workforce after a long break can feel overwhelming. But what if the process could feel empowering instead?
In this episode, I sit down with Kristi Cline, Founder & CEO of We Write It Now Resumes & Career Resources, to discuss how women approaching or in retirement can pivot their careers with confidence and purpose. Kristi shares strategies for crafting impactful resumes, networking effectively, and regaining clarity on your career values.
Kristi discusses:
- Why job seekers must be intentional and strategic rather than relying on mass applications
- The value of identifying your career values and crafting a list of ideal companies
- How to use resume customization and the “mirroring” strategy to stand out
- The importance of networking and the role it plays in landing interviews
- Using LinkedIn and AI-powered tools to upskill, gain clarity, and build a confident job search plan
- And more!
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About our Guest:
Kristi Cline is a 3X certified résumé writer, interview prep coach, job search strategist, and LinkedIn expert who helps high-achieving professionals—from emerging leaders to C-suite executives—land roles they’re proud of. As the founder of We Write It Now, Kristi has helped over 1,000 clients secure interviews, negotiate offers, and command salary increases of up to $50K. After earning a Journalism degree from Texas A&M, Kristi built a career spanning corporate communications, training, and marketing with companies like Eastman Kodak, Zale Corporation, and JCPenney. But her most defining pivot came at 50, when she realized she would be more fulfilled leveraging her skills and expertise to help job seekers navigate the job search space. In 2019, We Write Now was founded, and she has never looked back.
Today, Kristi blends deep industry knowledge with a sharp writing instinct to deliver bold, modern, and highly personalized career documents that open doors. She’s especially passionate about helping senior professionals clarify their brand, show up with confidence, and navigate their next career transition with intention, strategy, and ease. And whether speaking on a virtual stage or working 1:1, her message is clear: job seekers deserve more than templates—they deserve strategy, clarity, and results. Her involvement with associations, including PARWCC, SERWC, the Dames, and the Thought Leadership Branding Club, has helped her skills remain sharp, keeping her at the top of her game.
Kristi is a proud Texas native, mother of two recent grads, lifelong music lover, and enjoys living life on the Texas Gulf Coast.
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