Resume & CV Strategy

Master resume writing, formatting, and professional packaging. Learn to translate your experience into powerful content that wins interviews.

Complete guide to experience translation

The Ultimate Experience Translation Guide (Resume & CV Strategy 2026)

The definitive manifesto on Experience Translation. How to turn "doing the job" into "measurable impact" using the Gold Filter and Impact Formula.

28 min read
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5 Creative Resumes That Went Viral (But Did They Get Hired?)

These creative resumes broke the internet. But did they land jobs? We analyze 5 viral resume designs and reveal what works.

9 min read
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How to List Certifications on Your Resume (With Examples)

Certifications can boost your resume—if you list them correctly. Learn where to put them, how to format them, and which ones actually matter to recruiters.

11 min read
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Resume Header Mistakes: Address, Photo, and Privacy

Your resume header is killing your chances. Learn what to include, what to skip, and how to protect your privacy while staying ATS-friendly.

9 min read
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Career Change Resume: How to Highlight Transferable Skills

Switching careers? Learn how to identify and showcase transferable skills on your resume to land a job in a completely different field.

12 min read
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Skills Section: Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills (And Where to Put Them)

Confused about where to put skills on your resume? Learn the difference between hard and soft skills, plus exactly where to place them for maximum impact.

10 min read
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Digital Nomad Visas: Do You List Them on Your CV?

Working remotely from Bali or Portugal? Learn whether to include digital nomad visas on your CV and how to position international remote work experience.

9 min read
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Chronological vs. Functional Resumes: The Recruiter's Verdict

A recruiter who's reviewed 50,000 resumes reveals which format actually works and why functional resumes raise red flags.

9 min read
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3 Resume Templates That Are Banned by ATS Systems

These popular resume templates look great but will get rejected by ATS systems. Here is what to use instead.

10 min read
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Listing "Freelance" Work on a Corporate Resume

Freelance work counts as real experience. Here is exactly how to format it so corporate recruiters take you seriously.

14 min read
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The "Gap Year" on Your Resume: Hide It or Own It?

Employment gaps are not career killers if you format them correctly. Here is exactly how to address gap years on your resume.

12 min read
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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.

9 min read
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Two-column resume template being rejected by ATS system

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.

9 min read
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