Career Development
Interview Mistakes Cost Me
Made 3 critical mistakes in my dream job interview. What went wrong and how I fixed it for the next one.
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Career insights, job search strategies, and professional development tips
HR & Recruiter Insights
Why I Rejected a Perfect Candidate (HR Confession)
Had the perfect experience, skills, and background. Still got rejected. Here's the real reason recruiters pass on qualified candidates.
5 min read
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Industry Insights
Job Market Shifted Fast
Tracked 200 job postings over 3 months. Here's what changed and what it means for your job search.
6 min read
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Job Search Strategy
The Hidden Job Market Is Real - Here's How to Find It
Found my current job 3 weeks before it was posted. The hidden job market is real, and here's the exact system I use to access it.
6 min read
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Junior & Entry Level
No Experience? How to Write a Student Resume That Works
Landed 3 job offers straight out of college with "no experience." Here's exactly how to turn your class projects and activities into a resume that works.
5 min read
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Resume & CV Strategy
5 Words That Are Killing Your Resume
These 5 overused words are making your resume blend into the pile. Here's what to use instead to stand out and tell your real story.
4 min read
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Resume & CV Strategy
Stop Using 2-Column Resumes for Online Applications
I've rejected thousands of resumes because of 2-column layouts. Here's why your fancy template is getting auto-rejected by ATS systems.
3 min read
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Work-Life Balance
Burnout Warning Signs
Ignored these 6 burnout signs until I crashed. What I wish I'd noticed earlier and how to spot them.
6 min read
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AI and Automation
AI Screened My Resume
Discovered how AI actually screens resumes. Here's what happened when I tested 5 different systems with the same CV.
3 min read
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Career Development
Salary Negotiation Win
Negotiated 40% more than the initial offer using these 5 tactics. Real conversation breakdown included.
4 min read
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Entrepreneurship
Side Hustle Became Career
Started freelancing on weekends. 8 months later, quit my job. Here's the timeline and what actually worked.
5 min read
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Personal Branding
LinkedIn Changed My Career
One LinkedIn post led to 3 job offers. Here's exactly what I did differently and why it worked.
4 min read
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Remote Work
Remote Job Red Flags
Applied to 50 remote jobs and spotted these 7 red flags. What to watch for before accepting a remote position.
4 min read
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