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 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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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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Harvard and Jake’s Resume Templates: why their LinkedIn-like structure wins recruiter attention
Clarity and structure can make or break a resume, especially when recruiters are scanning dozens (or hundreds) of...
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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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3 resume templates and tips to beat ATS and win recruiters
From a recruiter’s perspective, one of the biggest challenges is the rising volume of candidates for open roles....
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