THE APPLYSTEAD BLOG
Job search advice and Applystead news
The newest practical guides for every step of a job search, from the first application to the offer, and news about what’s new in Applystead.
Latest guides
Job search
How to find a job: turn a broad search into a useful shortlist
How to find a job step by step: set a clear target, mix job boards, employer pages and people, screen openings, and apply with focused, truthful evidence.
Job search
Job search plan: build a weekly routine you can actually follow
Build a job search plan around the time you really have: set it up in a week, split discovery from applications, keep a small queue and review weekly.
Job search
How many jobs should I apply for? Set a weekly target that fits you
How many jobs should I apply for? Build a weekly target from your time and your own response data, weigh quality against volume, and know when to adjust.
Job search
Job application tracker: columns, statuses and a setup you’ll keep using
Build a job application tracker you will keep using: which columns to include, clear status definitions, next-action dates and a worked spreadsheet example.
Job search
Auto apply to jobs: how automated applications work and what to check
Thinking about tools that auto apply to jobs? Learn what they do, the real risks, what to check before signing up, and how to keep every application accurate.
Job search
How long does it take to hear back after applying for a job?
How long employers take to respond after an application and after an interview, why timelines vary, what silence means, and what to do while you wait.
Job search
Job references: who to ask, how to ask, and how to format a reference list
How to choose professional references, ask them with a ready-to-send email, prepare them for the call, and format a reference page employers can use.
Resumes and cover letters
LinkedIn headline examples for every field and career stage
LinkedIn headline examples for students, career changers, job seekers and experienced pros, plus four formulas, keyword tips and mistakes to avoid.
Applicant tracking systems
How to apply for a job on Workday: accounts, autofill and status
How to apply on Workday: follow the employer’s account requirements, choose an application option, fix parsed fields, submit and check status.
Applicant tracking systems
How to apply for jobs on Greenhouse: a step-by-step guide
How to apply on Greenhouse: whether you need an account, resume upload and parsing, custom and EEOC questions, security codes, status and withdrawing.
Applicant tracking systems
How to apply for jobs on Lever: a step-by-step guide
How to apply on a Lever job site: no account needed, resume upload and parsing, links, custom and EEO questions, confirmation emails, status and updates.
Applicant tracking systems
How to apply for a job on iCIMS: profile, resume and dashboard
How to apply on iCIMS: build a profile on the employer’s career site, upload and check your parsed resume, save progress, confirm, then track or withdraw.
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Job search
Practical job search guides: where to find openings, how to apply online, how many jobs to apply for, networking, recruiters, internships and follow-up.
Resumes and cover letters
Resume and cover letter guides with examples: formats, summaries, skills, action verbs, ATS-friendly layouts, tailoring to a job and LinkedIn profiles.
Applicant tracking systems
How to apply through Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, Taleo, SmartRecruiters and Ashby: accounts, uploads, application questions and common errors.
Interviews
Interview guides with sample answers: tell me about yourself, strengths and weaknesses, behavioral questions, STAR, phone and video interviews and follow-up.
Salary and job offers
Guides to salary expectations, negotiating pay, evaluating a job offer, accepting or declining it by email and asking for a raise, with scripts and templates.
Career advice
Career advice guides: choosing a career, setting career goals, changing careers, quitting a job professionally, resignation letters and life after a layoff.
Product news
PRODUCT NEWS
Your Applystead portal: one place for your next chapter
Meet your Applystead portal: review your profile and resume, set matching preferences, find application activity and documents, and manage your intent.