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Resume guides
No SEO fluff, no AI-generated boilerplate, no “10 tips that will change your life.” Just the writing advice I wish someone had given me when I was applying for jobs.
ATS9 min read
What is an ATS, and how to beat it
Most resumes get rejected before a human ever reads them. This guide explains how Applicant Tracking Systems actually work, which 'ATS hacks' are myths, and the four things that really matter when you're trying to land in the recruiter pile.
Writing12 min read
How to write a software engineer resume in 2026
Engineering hiring filters on three signals: stack, scope, and scale. This guide breaks down what each one actually means, where the lines are between junior, mid, and senior phrasing, and the specific mistakes that make great engineers look mediocre on paper.