My mission is to help executives and C-Suite leaders become more visible.

I'm a nationally recognized voice in executive resumes, LinkedIn, career, and job search strategy for workers who are 50 and over, cited as an industry expert by Fast Company, Forbes, CNBC, Business Insider, CBS News, Yahoo Finance, LinkedIn News, and FlexJobs. 

As a former engineer and senior analyst for Fortune 500 leaders Procter & Gamble and FedEx, I bring a data-driven approach to today’s most pressing market challenges. Since launching my business in 2006, I’ve partnered with major media outlets and job search platforms including The Motley Fool and Glassdoor to deliver actionable insights to broad audiences. 

Today, I've built an engaged LinkedIn following of 90,000+ with 40+ million views on my content since 2023. I’m known as a trusted advisor on age inclusion, with a dual mission: to help executives position themselves for their next great role and to help organizations engage and retain the 50+ workforce.

I offer:
* Executive resumes, executive bios, and LinkedIn profile upgrades
* LinkedIn strategies for small businesses and executives
* Best practices on fighting ageism, workforce trends, and job search strategies
* Presentations/webinars on age inclusion, LinkedIn, and resume best practices

Collaborations include:
* The ABplatform (advisory board member)
* Randstad RiseSmart (career coaching/outplacement)
* CEO Connection (board strategy for mid-market CEOs)
* Glassdoor (career expert/content creator)
* Carnegie Mellon Tepper MBA admissions (reader/interviewer)

Colleen Paulson

If you're making $250,000, a 5% raise is $12,500.
After taxes? Closer to $7,500.

With inflation, it won't meaningfully change your lifestyle, but it's just enough to feel "fair."

And for many companies, it’s a rounding error.

That's why the "peanut butter raises" trend is so interesting to me: moving away from merit-based increases and toward flat raises across the board.

I ran a poll on this 2 weeks ago.
1,400+ of you voted.

Only 9% expect a raise above 5%.
59% expect 0–2%.
32% expect 3–5%.

That’s not a long-term retention strategy.

As I shared with CNBC: Companies may not feel the impact of “peanut butter” raises right now - especially in a slow hiring market. But market's shift and people will remember how you treated them.

Top performers always know their market value.
The best ones won’t wait around.

When the market shifts, top talent will have options.
And they'll remember who valued them.

My advice for companies: Don't confuse a tough job market with loyalty. And don't mistake retention for satisfaction. I'm talking with so many folks who are "job hugging" but will move quickly when the right opportunity comes along.

And for executives feeling undervalued: Keep building your visibility. Keep tracking your wins. Keep your network warm.

Your value doesn’t change because the market is tight.
The right opportunity will recognize it.

Resume and LinkedIn Rewrites 🔹Interview Prep 🔹Crafting Effective Career Marketing Materials That Create Positive Outcomes 🔹Insights From A Hiring Manager’s Perspective 🔹Actionable Advice To Get You Hired

I’ve sat on the other side of the hiring table — as a Senior Executive and Fortune 500 hiring manager — and I know what gets a resume noticed and what gets ignored. That insight fuels everything I do.

I work 1:1 with professionals to craft high-impact resumes and LinkedIn profiles that stand out in today’s competitive job market. No outsourcing, no templates — just personalized, strategic career marketing materials built from the ground up.

When you partner with me, you'll get:

✅ A 60–90 minute Career Debrief session where we dive deep into your experience, value proposition, and the narrative that positions you as the ideal candidate.

✅ A custom-written resume tailored to your goals, with targeted keywords, a compelling Executive Summary, and a modern design — delivered in PDF and Word formats.

✅ A LinkedIn profile transformation that elevates your professional brand, leverages the power of your “About” section, and aligns with the skills most in demand for your target roles.

✅ Insider-level interview prep, where I coach you from a hiring manager’s perspective — what we want to hear, and what turns us off.

What I offer goes beyond formatting and buzzwords. I help you articulate your value in a way that resonates with real decision-makers — because I’ve been one.

What I Do:
✔️ LinkedIn Profiles & Branding
✔️ Resume Rewrites
✔️Resume and LinkedIn Reviews
✔️ Interview Prep & Mock Interviews
✔️60 minute 1:1 Q&A sessions.  Just me answering your questions about resumes, LinkedIn profiles, interviews and job search strategy.


I specialize in guiding professionals through the often overwhelming process of telling their story authentically and persuasively. If you’re ready to reignite your job search and get real traction, I’m here to help — personally.

What Others Are Saying

“Matt is a true professional and great at what he does! He has a way of taking your experience and showcasing how those transferable skills are part of what makes you ready for the next stage in your career.”

“After previously working for Matt when I saw he was doing resumes and helping with image on LinkedIn I knew he was the right person for the job. He has been on the other side of the hiring desk for many years and knows what hiring managers are looking for from a prospective candidate.”


👉If you are interested in moving your job search reach me at matthewjtooker@gmail.com


Matt Tooker

Over 45 and job hunting, here is a hard question:
Are you positioning yourself as a commodity… or as a solution?

A commodity competes on price. A solution competes on value.

When I review resumes from experienced professionals, I often see this:
↳ 25 years of experience ↳ Worked at respected companies ↳ Managed large teams ↳ Responsible for big budgets

That is background.
What is missing?
The problem you solve.

Companies don’t  hire experience. They hire outcomes. They are thinking:
 Can you modernize legacy operations Can you mentor a young leadership bench Can you increase revenue without increasing headcount

If you are over 45, your advantage is not longevity. It is pattern recognition. Judgment under pressure. Scar tissue. Perspective.

Stop presenting your career timeline.
Start presenting your value proposition.
You are not a commodity on the shelf.
You are a targeted solution to a very specific business problem.

Act like it.

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Resume Rewrites & LinkedIn Branding🔹Interview Prep🔹Crushing Ageism One Client At A Time 🔹 Ex-Fortune 500 Senior Manager🔹Work With A Former Hiring Manager🔹 Jump Start Your Job Search

One glaring resume omission my 45+ year-old clients have in common:
They neglect to mention promotions.  

Why promotions are important:

↳ They demonstrate career progression and growth, showing that your work has been consistently recognized.

↳ They highlight increasing levels of responsibility, signaling trust and confidence from leadership.

↳ They provide tangible evidence of strong performance, achievement, and value to the organization.

↳ They differentiate you from peers by showing you were selected for advancement over others.

↳ They enhance your personal brand narrative, from entry-level contributor to trusted leader.

Maybe you take promotions for granted, hiring managers and recruiters don’t.

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Myth Buster Tuesday. - Blizzard Edition
Myth vs Reality: What Hiring Managers Want In A Resume

After sitting on both sides of the hiring table, this is where many job searchers go wrong:

Myth: Listing responsibilities proves you can do the job. Reality: Results get attention. Show impact. Revenue grown. Costs reduced. Time saved. Teams built. Outcomes matter more than tasks.

Myth: A generic resume works for multiple roles. Reality: Tailoring wins. Managers want to feel like you want this job, not any job. Alignment to their needs is everything.

Myth: Fancy formatting and graphics help you stand out. Reality: Substance stands out. Clean structure, strong bullets, measurable wins. Make it easy to read and easy to say yes.

You want your resume to make a statement.
Make it obvious. Make it relevant. Make it about them.

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Your resume is close but not getting interviews.
If you are applying and hearing crickets, the issue may not be your experience. It may be how it is presented.

Willing to make a small investment to improve your results?
A resume audit might be the answer.

A resume audit is a detailed, section by section review of your resume through the eyes of a former hiring manager. Me.

When I conduct a resume audit, I ask:
↳ Does this clearly communicate your brand? ↳ Does it focus on outcomes instead of just experience? ↳ Is it obvious why you are a strong candidate for the role?
↳ Does anything create confusion or doubt?

After a thorough review, you receive a comprehensive report outlining what is working, what is not, and specific recommendations to strengthen it.

Who is this right for?
↳ Professionals who feel their resume is close but not converting ↳ Job seekers who want expert feedback before committing to a full rewrite ↳ Anyone who wants clarity on why their resume is not getting traction

And the investment is significantly less than a full resume rewrite.

If your resume is not producing the results you want, this could be the most practical next step.

DM me if you would like the details.

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Myth Buster Monday for the 45+ Job Seeker:  Resume Edition
 Myth: I should try to hide my job gaps
Reality: Trying to hide anything creates suspicion. Recruiters are trained to spot gaps in seconds. A gap is not the problem. A vague explanation is. Own it. Frame it. Show what you learned, built, and then move on!

Myth: I should only include paid experience, not volunteer work
Reality: Hiring managers care about impact, not payroll status. If you led a nonprofit initiative, grew membership, managed a budget, or delivered measurable outcomes, that counts. Volunteer work that demonstrates leadership, strategy, or execution absolutely belongs on your resume. 

Myth: I should not include links to any digital media like LinkedIn
Reality: Recruiters are going to look you up anyway. Make it easy for them. A strong LinkedIn profile, portfolio, website, or project link adds depth and credibility. Your resume opens the door. Your digital presence strengthens the case.

Stop playing defense in your job search.
Opt for clarity, transparency and credibility. . That’s what lands interviews.

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Your LinkedIn profile should market you, not your employer.
Many professionals unintentionally write their profiles like corporate copy:

“We deliver world-class solutions…” “Our mission is to transform industries…”

But hiring leaders aren’t searching for the company you represent, they’re looking for the leader behind the results.

↳ Your profile should position you as a brand of one. Highlight your achievements, your leadership story, and the business outcomes you’ve driven.

When someone views your profile, they should immediately understand what makes you valuable,  independent of where you work.

Your employer already has a marketing department. Your profile? That’s yours.

Need help creating a LinkedIn profile that will highlight your brand?
DM me.

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