Resources

Practical guides for a cleaner job search.

Short, useful notes on ATS checks, tailoring, and tracking. No fluff, just the parts that help you send a stronger application sooner.

Start with the guide that matches your next task.

Each page is written to be used, not skimmed. Read one guide, apply it to your current application, then move to the next step.

ATS6 min read

ATS checklist before you send a resume

A practical checklist for structure, keywords, file names, and exports.

Keep the structure simple, so the parser sees the same thing a recruiter does.Match the language of the posting where it matters, not everywhere.Use one clear naming convention for every exported version.

Why start here

  • It covers the last check before sending.
  • It helps avoid structural mistakes.
  • It is reusable on every application.

All guides

A short read for each step.

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CV tailoring7 min read

How to tailor a CV to a job post without starting over

A simple method for adapting the summary, proof points, and keywords while keeping one clean reference CV.

Read the posting in three passes: scope, signals, and proof.Rewrite the top of the CV first, then move to experience and skills.
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Tracking5 min read

A lightweight system for tracking applications

A simple structure for applications, follow-ups, and next actions that fits a solo job search.

Store only the fields you will actually use again.Separate the application date from the next action date.
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Workflow6 min read

When to create a new resume version

Rules for deciding when a CV should be duplicated, renamed, or kept as the same base file.

Create a new version when the job family changes, not for every single posting.Keep the base version stable so you have a trustworthy starting point.

Move to action

Keep the guides next to the CV you are about to send.

The point is not to read more, it is to spend less time switching between the document, the posting, and the tracker.

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