How to write a resume that gets interviews [Expert Guides]
Learn how to write a professional, modern, effective and ATS-friendly resume. Step-by-step guides, templates, and expert tips to help you stand out and get more interviews.
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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 prepare for a job interview and show your skills effectively (practical guide)
You’ve got a job interview coming up and you want to walk in genuinely prepared. You don’t want to improvise or...
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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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The skills-based hiring report: what it is and how it will reshape work in 2026
I dream with a labor market where people are evaluated for what they can do today, not just where they studied 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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How to spot new job openings quickly and be the first to apply
In job searching, as in most things in life, timing matters. A lot.
Some people say there are “better” or “worse”...
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How to create a resume with ChatGPT: step-by-step guide with effective prompts
The first step to creating your resume with ChatGPT is not creating your resume with ChatGPT.
It sounds weird, but it...
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Machines talking to machines: how AI can sabotage your job search (if used wrong)
“Write me a cover letter to apply to [Company X] as [Role Y].”
“Make a resume using my LinkedIn profile.”
“Wow,...
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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)
Word is an excellent tool for writing documents, reports, or letters. Everyone knows it, many people have used it...
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How to optimize your LinkedIn profile in 2025 and find a job faster
LinkedIn is no longer just a social network for keeping in touch with former colleagues. It's a talent search engine,...
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Labor Trends in 2025: in-demand sectors and skills with the most job opportunities
Companies around the world are redefining their hiring processes, priorities, and expectations for candidates....
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Top 10 resume mistakes to avoid in 2025 and how to fix them
Job hunting in 2025 looks nothing like it did a decade ago. Digital tools, artificial intelligence, and a whole new...
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Best 3 ChatGPT prompts for your resume: use AI to get the job you want
Millions of people are already using ChatGPT to create their resumes. It's fast, convenient, and at first glance,...
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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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Examples of how to describe your work experience in a Digital Marketing resume
In results-driven fields like digital marketing, the work experience section of your resume makes or breaks your...
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Software engineer resume: work experience and achievements examples
Your resume is the story of how you used technologies to solve real problems. You might be great with React,...
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How to list Education and Certifications on your resume (with examples)
The education section is often one of the most overlooked parts of a resume. Not because it’s unimportant, but...
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How to describe work experience on a resume: tips and examples
The work experience section is usually the first (and often the last) part of your resume that recruiters read....
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How long should a resume be? Guide to getting more interviews
Your resume isn’t a record of your work history, it’s a strategic tool. In a job market flooded with applicants,...
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Harvard and Jake’s Resume Templates: why their LinkedIn-like structure wins recruiter attention
In today’s competitive job market, clarity and structure can make or break your chances. Two templates have quietly...
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Top 7 best fonts for resumes in 2025: craft a winning first impression
In the 6–7 seconds a recruiter spends skimming your resume (TheLadders 2025 report), your font shapes...
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Top 7 skills for your resume in 2025: tips for every career stage
Think about your resume for a second. Maybe it tells a story of growth: new roles, bigger challenges, well-earned...
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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 a resume without relevant work experience: tips for first-timers and career changers
You’re a young person full of energy but with an empty resume. Or maybe you’re a sales rep who’s crushed quotas for...
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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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