How do I make my resume stand out without gimmicks?
I don't want a graphic-designed resume with charts and colours, but mine looks like everyone else's. What genuinely differentiates?
Resume & Portfolio Questions & Answers
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Get past the first screen — resume structure, ATS, portfolio projects, GitHub and LinkedIn, reviewed the way recruiters actually read them.
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What is the difference between a resume and a CV?
Job applications ask for different ones depending on the country. What's the actual distinction and when do I use each?
How do I build a portfolio website that actually gets me hired?
I have a template portfolio with three tutorial projects and it's getting me nowhere. What makes a portfolio genuinely convincing to a hiring manager?
What is a good LinkedIn profile and does it actually matter?
I have a barebones LinkedIn and I'm not sure whether to invest effort in it. Do recruiters really use it?
How do I write a cover letter that anyone actually reads?
Do cover letters even matter anymore? If they do, what should go in them that isn't just a repeat of my resume?
How do I get a job with no experience when every job requires experience?
The classic trap. Every entry-level posting wants 2-3 years. How do people actually break in?
Should I use AI to write my resume and cover letter?
It writes better English than I do, but I'm worried recruiters can tell and that it makes me sound like everyone else.
How do I explain a gap in my employment history?
I have a fourteen-month gap and I dread the question. What's the best way to handle it?
How do I make my GitHub profile attractive to recruiters?
Recruiters apparently look at GitHub. Mine is a graveyard of half-finished repos with no descriptions. What should I fix?
Should I put my personal projects on my resume?
I don't have much professional experience but I've built several things on my own. Do employers care about side projects?
Is it bad to change jobs frequently?
I've had three jobs in four years and worry I look unreliable. Is job hopping actually held against you?
How do I write a resume that gets past ATS screening?
I've heard robots reject resumes before a human sees them. How do I format mine so it actually gets through?