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Build a resume and LinkedIn that actually get noticed
Before you apply to anything, the recruiter or ATS sees two things: your resume and your LinkedIn. Get these right once and every later step gets cheaper. Here's the order to do it in.
What 'done' looks like
- ATS-friendly resume in a single, properly named file
- LinkedIn profile reaches All-Star and matches your resume
- A 1-line elevator pitch you can say out loud without thinking
Curated Resources
Foundations — read in this order
Free ATS-Friendly Resume Templates
Drop-in templates that pass parsers without losing design. Start here if you don't already have a clean format.
Get It FreeWhy Your Resume Gets Rejected in Minutes
The mistakes that get a resume bounced before a human ever opens it — and how to fix each one.
Read MoreHow Recruiters Actually Read Your Resume
What a recruiter scans for in the first 6 seconds, and how to make sure they find it.
Read MoreThe XYZ Resume Formula
A proven sentence structure for bullet points that turns vague duties into measurable results.
Read MoreHow Long Should a Resume Actually Be?
One page, two pages, or more? A practical answer that depends on your career stage.
Read MoreHow to Explain Gaps in Employment
Frame career gaps so they don't become the first question in every interview.
Read More10 Resume Mistakes Most Candidates Make
The common errors that quietly kill applications — with side-by-side fixes.
Read MoreDo Cover Letters Still Matter?
When a cover letter helps, when it hurts, and what to send instead in 2026.
Read MoreMake Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out
Optimize your Experience section so recruiters stop scrolling.
Read MoreFix Your LinkedIn Settings First
Hidden settings that control whether recruiters can find you at all. Toggle these before you start applying.
Read More7 Signs Your LinkedIn Profile Is Invisible
The signals that quietly tank profile reach — and how to flip them.
Read MoreHow to Write a LinkedIn Headline That Works
Your headline is the only thing recruiters see in search results. Make every word earn its place.
Read MoreLinkedIn Profile Picture: What Actually Matters
Stats and examples on what makes a profile photo work — plus AI options if you don't want a studio shoot.
Read MoreLinkedIn Hub
All LinkedIn tips, templates, and tools collected in one place — bookmark for ongoing reference.
Read MoreLinkedIn Hacks for Job Seekers
Lesser-known LinkedIn tactics that move the needle without hours of work.
Read MoreResume + LinkedIn Makeover
Hand both off and get a professional rewrite end-to-end.
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Resume & LinkedIn
Get the foundation right before you apply.
You're hereFind better jobs
Where to look in 2026 — boards, hidden roles, AI tools.
OpenNetwork & referrals
Turn weak ties into warm intros and interview slots.
OpenApply & get callbacks
Beat the ATS, avoid ghost jobs, get more replies.
OpenPrepare for interviews
STAR stories, questions to ask, and clean follow-ups.
OpenNegotiate the offer
Salary range, low-ball replies, multi-offer leverage.
OpenWorking with recruiters
Find the right ones, reach out well, set expectations.
OpenI was laid off
Reset, plan, and signal you're open without losing momentum.
OpenI'm changing careers
Transferable skills, new positioning, and hiring-manager trust.
OpenI don't know where to start
A 60-second self-check that points you to the right stage.
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