That job that you knew you were perfect for? Nothing. That gazillion-dollar job you applied to as a joke during a period of frustration, just to see what would happen? Also no response. That job that you spent 4 hours perfectly tailoring your resume and cover letter to match every single keyword? Nada. While this experience is becoming more normal in this ever frustrating job application landscape, one question is starting to make the rounds for job seekers everywhere. What

In updating documentation and sending out goodbye emails, I started to realize just how much stuff I had accumulated in my time at this job. Some of it were things that I wanted to keep for posterity - those "Exceeds Expectations" and "Outstanding" reviews made me feel great, okay? - and others that I would need in case anything went wrong with my job transition.

You spend the time to make sure that your resume is ready with measurable results you have achieved, all of your current accolades, and can pass through ATS systems. You are good to get started right?

Let me assuage your fears from the onset that this is not me convincing you that AI can do everything for you and serve as a replacement for all current corporate workers (sorry executive overlords).

Tips for getting your resume to pass the initial screening of an AI ATS system as companies you are applying to.

Have you purchased “master” classes on different coding, professional, and interpersonal skills throughout the years and seen no...

Did you notice this guide says prepare, not what to do? That word choice is deliberate, and it is the whole point. When you still have a paycheck, you hold the one advantage nobody scrambling after a layoff has, which is time. You can study the market calmly, see where your skills actually fit, and close your gaps before you ever need to send a single application.