Category: Resume

Last Updated: Feb 8, 2026 Applicable to: 2026 hiring season Let’s look at the numbers: 87 applications, 0 interviews. That’s not a bad luck streak. That’s a broken system. The harsh reality of the 2026 job market is that algorithms—not people—are reading your resume first. If your keywords don’t mirror the job description, the ATS deletes you. Period. You don’t need to apply more; you need to apply smarter. This isn’t about gaming the system with hidden text or formatting…

Last Updated: Feb 5, 2026 Applicable to 2026 hiring season Stop blaming the job market. The problem isn’t the economy—it’s your optimization strategy. Most candidates treat ChatGPT like a ghostwriter, asking it to “write me a resume.” This is the fastest way to get flagged as spam. In 2026, generic AI resumes are the new typos—recruiters spot them instantly (and discard them just as fast). Real optimization isn’t about letting AI take the wheel; it’s about using it as a…