Guides
Ideas for a sharper resume and a calmer job search
Long-form notes on what actually moves the needle—readable in one sitting, without the fluff.
Just laid off?Start here — a calm plan for what's nextThe first 48 hours, severance and benefits, money, the job search, and staying steady along the way.- AI & resume tech
How to Use AI to Tailor Your Resume to Any Job (Without Sounding Generic)
A repeatable workflow for using AI to match your resume to a job description—what to prompt, what to never let it invent, and how to keep your real voice.
- AI & resume tech
Best AI Resume Builders in 2026 (Honestly Compared)
A category-by-category comparison of AI resume builders—what each does well, where they fail, and how to evaluate any tool for your situation, honestly.
- AI & resume tech
How to Use ChatGPT to Write a Resume (Without Sounding Like a Bot)
Seven ChatGPT prompts that produce strong resume bullets, the prompts to avoid, and how to skip the AI-flavored prose recruiters now recognize on sight.
- AI & resume tech
Eight AI Resume Mistakes That Cost Interviews (And How to Catch Them)
AI-resume failure modes—fabricated metrics, inflated scope, AI-flavored prose—plus a 15-minute self-audit to catch them before you ship.
