Resume & Job Search Tips
Get the resume tricks and interview moves that land jobs, straight from a former HR tech leader who's built ATS systems and hired top talent. No SEO junk or tired advice—just me, sharing battle-tested tips with heart.
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How to optimize your job board profile to appear higher in searches and get better job matches
If every time you open a job board you see the same listings, or roles that have nothing to do with you, or you’ve...
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How to highlight your skills on a resume (with ATS-Friendly templates and examples)
In most hiring processes today (especially for technical, digital, administrative, customer support, marketing, or...
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How to tailor your resume to a job posting: guide to customize your resume and rank in ATS
Sending the same resume to every job is no longer effective. Today, both algorithms and hiring managers look for one...
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Download 5 free modern and ATS-friendly resume templates (design analysis)
Finding the perfect resume template isn’t just about picking a pretty layout. A well-designed resume creates a strong...
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Don’t make your resume with Canva: why its templates fail and what to use instead
If you’re job hunting, chances are you’ve come across Canva’s resume templates. This platform has won over millions...
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Free Word resume templates: why you shouldn't use them (and the best alternative)
Microsoft Word is great for general documents: reports, letters, long-form writing. But if your goal is to build a...
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Europass CV: when it hurts your job search (and what to use instead)
The Europass CV only makes sense in specific contexts, and most competitive private-sector hiring processes aren’t...
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Top 5 resume builders: comparison and how to choose the best one
Most people feel overwhelmed when they sit down to write a resume. You don’t know what to include, how to structure...
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How to choose the best resume format for you
Choosing the right resume format isn’t a “design preference.” It decides whether recruiters can understand your value...
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Best fonts for resumes: ATS-friendly picks, sizes, and modern pairings
Picking a resume font and font size isn’t just “a design detail.” It’s how you create hierarchy, improve scan speed,...
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What is an ATS and how it affects your resume and job search
You apply to 20 jobs and hear nothing. Then someone drops the classic line: “It’s the ATS rejecting you.” Let’s clean...
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How to write an ATS-friendly resume that passes filters and gets interviews
If you’ve been job searching for a while and you’re not getting interviews, you don’t need a “prettier” resume. You...
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