Guides
Resume and cover letter guides
Short guides with the direct answer first, on writing a resume and cover letter that both ATS software and recruiters read well.
How to write a resume an ATS reads correctly
A guide to a resume an ATS reads correctly: file format, structure, section titles, keywords and the mistakes that break parsing.
How to write a resume with no work experience
How to write a resume when you have no work history yet: which sections come first, which projects and volunteering count, and a convincing summary.
Europass CV or a modern resume: which to pick?
The differences between a Europass CV and a modern single-column resume: when each is requested, what ATS software does with them and how to choose.
How to adapt a Romanian CV for jobs abroad
How to adapt a Romanian CV for foreign job markets: translating headings, date formats, photo, personal data and the mistakes to avoid.
Cover letter structure: format, subject line and closing
How to write a cover letter in 4 paragraphs: the opening, the proof, the fit with the company and the close. Plus the header, the email subject line, closing lines and the signature.
How to tailor your resume to each job in 15 minutes
A 5-step method for tailoring a resume to a job posting: keywords, bullet order, summary and a final check, without inventing anything.
40 action verbs for resume bullet points
Action verbs by category (leadership, results, technical, communication) for resume bullets, with examples and how to pair them with numbers.
How long should a resume be?
The right resume length by experience level: when one page is enough, when two are justified and what to cut when it does not fit.
Photo on a resume: yes or no?
When a resume photo makes sense, what GDPR says about personal data, how to choose the picture and what it does to ATS parsing.
How to write a resume for a career change
How to build a resume when you change fields: transferable skills, a summary aimed at the new role, projects and section order.
How to write a resume after a career gap
How to present a career gap on a resume: how much to explain, how to frame it, what goes in the summary and how to show you are current.
How to write a freelancer resume
How to present independent work on a resume: clients, projects, results, dates and how to move from freelancing to a full-time job.
Resume vs LinkedIn profile: what goes where
The difference between a resume and a LinkedIn profile, which information suits each and how to keep them consistent without copying mechanically.
How to answer "Tell me about yourself" in an interview
The structure of a one-minute answer to "Tell me about yourself": present, past, future, with examples and mistakes to avoid.
References on a resume: include them or not?
When to include references on a resume, how to phrase them, how to ask permission and what to do when the posting does not ask.
Cover letter with no experience: guide and example
How to write a cover letter when you have no experience: what to use instead of previous jobs, structure and an example.
Developer portfolio: what to include and how to link it to your resume
Which projects to choose for a developer portfolio, how to describe them, what to put on GitHub and how to link the portfolio to your resume.
Resume for doctors and nurses: a guide
How to structure a healthcare resume: license to practice, specialties, clinical experience, continuing training and common mistakes.
Resume for drivers and couriers: a practical guide
How to write a driver or courier resume: licence categories, certificates, experience, results and what employers look for.
How to write a resume for working in another EU country
How to adapt your resume for EU markets: language, format, recognition of diplomas, personal data and differences between countries.
Cover letter for a career change
How to write a cover letter when you change fields: the story of the transition, transferable skills, proof and an example.
How to negotiate salary for a new job
Practical steps for salary negotiation: research, the right moment, phrasing the request and what to do when the offer is below expectations.
Grades and GPA on a resume: when and how
When it makes sense to include your grades or GPA, how to phrase them, what alternatives you have and how to handle a weak result.
Engineer resume: structure, projects and results
How to write an engineer resume: projects with metrics, tools and standards, certifications, structure and common mistakes.
Resume for students and Erasmus programs
How to write a student resume for an internship, work placement or Erasmus: education, projects, languages, motivation and a simple structure.
Resume for IT jobs: structure and projects
How to write a resume for IT roles: tech stack, projects with metrics, GitHub, certifications and common mistakes.
Resume for hospitality: restaurant, hotel, cafe
How to write a hospitality resume: experience, schedule, languages, hygiene certificates and results from the floor or the kitchen.
Resume for retail and in-store sales
How to write a resume for retail jobs: sales, customer relations, point of sale, results and teamwork.
Resume for construction and trades
How to write a resume for construction and trades jobs: certificates, sites, equipment, workplace safety and results.
Resume for teachers and education jobs
How to write an education resume: studies, subjects taught, student results, methods, training and extracurricular projects.
Types of interview questions and how to answer
The main types of interview questions (behavioral, technical, situational, motivational) and the structure of a good answer.
German-language resume (Lebenslauf): what to know
How to adapt your resume for German-speaking markets: structure, local practice, language, cover letter and differences from a Romanian CV.