Let’s be honest: most cover letters are never read. If your application goes through an ATS, there’s a 70% chance your cover letter won’t even be parsed. And if it does get through? The recruiter might spend 6 seconds skimming it. So why write one at all? Because in the right situations, a well-crafted cover … Read more
Don’t let your resume slip up on formatting errors. Key Takeaways Aesthetics vs. Mechanics: Robots don’t care about your design; they care about text structure. The Column Trap: Dual columns often scramble reading order, mixing work history with contact info. The Fix: Prioritize “Format Hygiene” over visual flair to survive the ATS scan. You spent … Read more
Key Takeaways The 6-Second Myth: Recruiters don’t see your resume first; an algorithm ranks it in 0.02 seconds. Parsing Errors: Fancy columns and graphic elements turn your experience into unreadable gibberish. Weighted Keywords: Generic verbs score zero points. Hard skills drive your ranking. Stop obsessing over your font choice. Ignore the “aesthetic” advice from graphic … Read more