Writing
On CVs, ATS, and applications
How ATS parsing actually works
What an applicant tracking system does to your CV file, why single-column plain text survives it, and the design choices that quietly destroy your application.
6 min readHow to tailor a CV to a job posting
The method, step by step: read the posting for weight, map each requirement to real evidence, reorder before you rewrite, and keep every claim defensible.
7 min readCV action verbs that carry weight
A working list of verbs by function — build, lead, improve, analyse, influence — plus the weak verbs to stop opening bullets with.
4 min readSix résumé mistakes that get you filtered
The recurring problems that keep qualified people out of the pile — and the specific fix for each.
5 min read