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Job search, written plainly.
Short articles on the questions people actually ask while looking for work. No hype and no invented numbers.
- Why am I not getting interviews? Seven fixable reasonsIf you are applying and hearing nothing, these are the most common causes and what to change on your next application.6 min read
- How to tailor your resume to a job description in 15 minutesA step-by-step way to match your resume to a specific job without inventing skills or rewriting everything.5 min read
- How to write resume bullet points that get readA simple formula for resume bullets, with before and after examples and what to do when you have no numbers.5 min read
- How to organize your job search without a messy spreadsheetA simple system for tracking applications, follow-ups and interviews so nothing slips, plus what to track and what to skip.5 min read
- How to answer "Tell me about yourself" in an interviewA three-part structure for the most common opening interview question, with an example and mistakes to avoid.4 min read
- Common interview questions and how to prepare for themThe questions that come up in most interviews, what the interviewer is really asking, and how to prepare stories you can reuse.6 min read
- How to write a thank-you email after an interview (with template)When to send a thank-you note after an interview, what to include and a short template you can copy.3 min read
- How to compare two job offers beyond the salaryA practical checklist for comparing job offers: take-home pay, benefits, commute, growth and the questions to ask before you decide.5 min read
- How to negotiate salary on a job offer politelyWhen and how to ask for more on a job offer, what to say, and how to handle a no, without risking the offer.5 min read
- How to stay sane during a long job searchPractical ways to keep going when the job search drags on: routines, limits, small wins and when to change approach.4 min read
- Do applicant tracking systems really reject your resume?What applicant tracking systems actually do, what makes a resume hard to read, and why keyword stuffing does not help.4 min read