Resume writing guides
Original, practical guidance on writing resumes that survive an ATS scan and earn a human's attention. No keyword stuffing, no fabricated statistics, no listicles written by an algorithm.
How applicant tracking systems actually read your resume
A plain-English explanation of what ATS software does, what confuses it, and the formatting choices that keep your resume parseable without turning it into a Word document from 2003.
Resume formatting that survives every reader
Margins, line length, headings, bullet structure, date formatting, and how to know when your resume is too long. Includes a checklist you can apply in ten minutes.
How to write a resume summary that earns the first ten seconds
The four-sentence structure that works, the three clichés to avoid, and how to adapt the summary for different roles without rewriting it from scratch.
Choosing the skills that actually belong on your resume
How to separate skills that help from skills that dilute, which belong in a dedicated section versus a bullet point, and how to phrase them for ATS matching without resorting to keyword stuffing.
A first resume for students with limited experience
How to make coursework, projects, and part-time work carry the page. Includes example bullet points for students applying to internships and graduate schemes.
Rewriting your resume when you are changing fields
How to translate experience from one industry into the language of another, what to leave off the page, and how to structure a resume that reads as a deliberate move rather than a gap.