Job Platforms
Job Application Tracker: How to Build One in a Spreadsheet
Build a simple job application tracker: the columns to use, drop-downs, follow-up formulas and a weekly review that shows what is working.
Emily Carter · 14 min read
Emily Carter
Resume and applications writer
Emily Carter is a pen name used by the Editorial Team for articles on resumes, cover letters and job applications. Pieces are researched from public sources, which are linked at the end of each article.
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Articles by Emily Carter
News
Automated Resume Screening: What Job Seekers Should Know
How applicant tracking systems really work, where automation can filter you out, and what to do about it, from formatting to knockout questions to your rights.
Emily Carter · 14 min read
Resume & CV
LinkedIn Profile vs Resume: Key Differences Explained
A resume pitches you for one job; a LinkedIn profile lets people find you. Learn what to keep identical, what to change and how to maintain both.
Emily Carter · 13 min read
Resume & CV
How to Explain Career Gaps on Your Resume
Plain, honest ways to handle a gap in your work history: what to put on the resume, what to write in a cover letter, and what to say in an interview.
Emily Carter · 13 min read
Resume & CV
How to Tailor Your Resume for Every Job Application
A repeatable 20-minute method for matching your resume to a posting with a master file, honest keywords and before-and-after examples.
Emily Carter · 13 min read
Resume & CV
How to Write a Resume That Gets Read
A step-by-step guide to a clear, one-page resume: structure, bullets with before-and-after examples, formatting rules and the mistakes that cost interviews.
Emily Carter · 13 min read