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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.

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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.

    20 guides

  • 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.

    19 guides

  • Applicant tracking systems

    How to apply through Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, Taleo, SmartRecruiters and Ashby: accounts, uploads, application questions and common errors.

    7 guides

  • Interviews

    Interview guides with sample answers: tell me about yourself, strengths and weaknesses, behavioral questions, STAR, phone and video interviews and follow-up.

    15 guides

  • 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.

    6 guides

  • Career advice

    Career advice guides: choosing a career, setting career goals, changing careers, quitting a job professionally, resignation letters and life after a layoff.

    7 guides

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