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How to write a cover letter that actually gets read

Most cover letters are skipped. Here's how to write one worth the 45 seconds a recruiter might give it.

Jobiz TeamJobiz Team
6 min read
A side-by-side of a generic forgettable resume summary and a specific memorable one, with the three essential elements labeled on the strong version
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The three-line resume summary that doesn't get skipped

Most resume summaries are skipped in the six-second scan. Here's the specific structure that earns attention, with weak vs strong examples across seniority.

Jobiz TeamJobiz Team
9 min read
Split view showing raw ChatGPT output on the left with recognizable AI-speak patterns highlighted, and the edited human version on the right with the same information but authentic voice
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How to use ChatGPT for your resume without it sounding like ChatGPT

Recruiters can tell when a resume was written by AI. The fix isn't not using it: it's using it for specific tasks and editing out the tells.

Jobiz TeamJobiz Team
9 min read
A list of weak and overused action verbs crossed out on one side, and a shorter list of strong plain verbs on the other, with example bullets showing the difference
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Resume action verbs: most lists are wrong

The '200 power verbs' lists you've seen are full of verbs that signal junior thinking. Here's the short list of verbs that actually make bullets stronger.

Jobiz TeamJobiz Team
7 min read
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