Practical ideas to help you land your next role
Short, focused articles on resumes, ATS, interviews and career pivots — written for Brazilian and Portuguese audiences.
Behavioral interviews: how to use STAR without sounding rehearsed
STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) shapes the answer. The real trick is picking the right story before you sit down.
Read articleCareer Score: what it is and how to use it to improve week by week
Career Score is a 0–100 number showing your career readiness. Use it as a compass, not a judgment.
Career pivot: how to position yourself without looking junior again
Changing fields doesn't erase your experience. The trick is translating what you already know into the new field's vocabulary.
LinkedIn vs resume: why you need both (well aligned)
Recruiters check LinkedIn before opening your resume. When the two don't match, trust drops.
7 things you shouldn't put on your resume in 2026
A resume is about what makes it in, not what stays. Cut these 7 and it gets stronger immediately.
Resumes for the United States: format, tone and differences from Brazil
In the US, resumes are short (1 page for most), photo-free and focused on measurable results.
Resumes for Canada: what changes
Canadian resumes are generally clear and concise, without a photo or unnecessary personal details.
Resumes for Brazilians applying to jobs in Portugal
The Portuguese market has its own rules. Photo, education order, vocabulary and format all shift.
Why to tailor your resume for each role (and how to do it in 10 minutes)
A generic resume can hide relevant experience. Tailoring helps highlight what genuinely matches the role.
How to write a cover letter that actually works
A good cover letter doesn't repeat your resume. It connects a real company problem to something specific you already solved.
How to choose the right template for your resume
Executive, Modern, Creative, ATS or International? Each template says something different. Pick based on the role.
What ATS is and how to optimize your resume
Screening software may analyze resumes before a human sees them. Learn how it works and how to improve document readability.
How to build a winning resume in 2026
Your resume is still the front door. Structure each section to earn a recruiter's attention in under 20 seconds.