#Job-Applications
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Forget the resume, kill on the cover letter
The post argues that resumes mostly keep applicants from being rejected, while a strong cover letter is what gets attention, sets tone, and helps a candidate reach the interview.
What senior developers DO and DO NOT want to see in your resume
Senior developers screen resumes for relevance, readability, and signs the applicant read the role. The article recommends a master document, selective tailoring, and writing like a human.
Effort in the Application: sites that got our attention and got Basecampers their jobs
Basecamp says hiring is hard and that extra effort in applications stood out among resumes. It then lists examples of candidates whose custom sites, letters, and test projects helped them get hired.
Why You Should Remove Half the Stuff on Your Resume Right Now
The piece argues that resumes work better when they tell one clear story. Overstuffed, long resumes are easy to forget, dilute the candidate’s fit, and can read as desperation.