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Resumes, ATS, and the rest of the job hunt
Practical, no-fluff guides written for people actually applying for jobs.
5 min readData and analytics resumes: the projects section that actually opens doors
For data and analytics candidates, a strong projects section can outweigh a thin work history. Here's what hiring managers look for, and what they skip.
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5 min readAsking for the salary band early: when, how, and what changes
Asking about the salary range in the first recruiter call sounds aggressive. Done right, it isn't — and it saves both sides three weeks of wasted interviews.
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5 min readColor on a resume: when it helps, when it gets you parsed badly
Color on a resume isn't unprofessional. It is, however, a parsing risk and an industry-fit decision. Here's what survives ATS and what doesn't.
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5 min readPosting on LinkedIn while job searching: when it helps, when it hurts
Active posting on LinkedIn during a job search can pull recruiters toward you — or work against you. The decision depends on what you actually have to say.
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6 min readTailoring a resume when you're overqualified: the harder, quieter problem
Being overqualified is a real obstacle and it shows up in subtle ways on the resume. Here's how to tailor without hiding who you are.
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5 min readPDF vs. Word resume: which one ATS systems actually prefer in 2026
The PDF-vs-Word debate is mostly settled. Here's what each format actually does inside modern ATS systems.
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6 min readThe four-paragraph cover letter: a structure that doesn't sound like everyone else
Most cover letters follow the same hollow structure. Here's a four-paragraph framework that actually reads like a real person.
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6 min readNegotiating a remote arrangement: what's actually negotiable in 2026
Remote work used to be the easy ask. It isn't anymore. Here's where there's still flex and where the policy is genuinely fixed.
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6 min readMock interview prep: the timeline that actually works
Most candidates either over-prep or under-prep. Here's a realistic mock-interview schedule for the three weeks before a loop.
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6 min readAlumni network outreach: the script that gets replies from people you've never met
Alumni networks are the most under-used warm channel. Here's the outreach script that converts cold-ish into responsive.
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