Careery Blog is your tactical guide to navigating the modern job market. We cover the strategies, tools, and mindset shifts that actually move the needle — from leveraging AI in your job search to recovering from layoffs and building a network that opens doors.
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Whether you're actively job hunting, preparing for interviews, optimizing your resume for ATS systems, or figuring out how to use AI tools effectively — we've tested the approaches and share what works. No fluff, no generic advice. Just practical strategies backed by real results.
Jobscan offers 5 free scans/month, but the Premium tier is $49.95/mo. We tested it on 10 real resumes — here's whether it actually works, plus free ATS alternatives that match.
Made it to the second round? Here's what changes—deeper questions, new faces, and how to stand out when the stakes are higher.
Most candidates ramble for 3 minutes and lose the interviewer. Here's the Present → Past → Future structure that hooks attention and controls the rest of the interview.
Only 24% of candidates send thank you emails—and 80% of HR managers consider them when making decisions. Here’s how to write one that actually matters.
Most cold emails to hiring managers get deleted. But in 3 specific situations, direct outreach can work—here's how to know the difference.
The '80% of jobs are hidden' stat is BS. But unadvertised roles do exist. Here's how companies actually fill positions before posting—and how to get in.
The hiring manager's name isn't on the job post. Here's how to find them using LinkedIn, company pages, and the recruiter's profile—7 proven methods.
Referrals get 5x more interviews—but asking strangers feels weird. Here's a 3-week approach that turns cold contacts into warm referrals, plus referral email templates that work.
Most informational interview requests get ignored. Here's the outreach formula that converts—with templates, targeting strategies, and follow-up scripts.
Students can write a strong LinkedIn About section without buzzwords. Use these templates, structure, and examples to sound credible with little experience.