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Your First Resume and Portfolio: What Tech Hiring Managers Really Want to See
As a new tech graduate, you’ve probably heard this more than once: “You need experience to get experience.” But when you haven’t held a full-time job yet, how do you convince employers you’re ready? This is exactly the sort of conundrum that drives tech pros crazy when they’re first starting out. The answer lies in crafting a smart, strategic resume, cover letter, GitHub portfolio, and project showcase that demonstrate your technical skills, problem-solving mindset, and potential to grow. With competition higher than ever for entry-level roles, these assets can make or break your chances of landing that crucial first interview. Here’s how to build a standout application package that hiring managers will actually pay attention to. Entry-Level Tech Resume: Clarity, Focus, and Impact Your resume often serves as the initial point of contact between you and a recruiter or hiring manager. It’s critical to make this first impression count by presenting a document that is focused, clear, and h

Alternatives for Tech Graduates Who Can’t Land a Job Right Away
Graduation season is here… and with it, the pressure to land that all-important first job in tech. But if mid-summer comes and you’re still searching for a full-time role, take a breath. You’re not behind. You haven’t failed. In fact, you might be standing at the start of a less traditional, but equally valuable, path. In today’s competitive job market, plenty of new grads are finding themselves without an offer post-graduation. The good news? You don’t have to hit pause on your career. There are powerful “Plan B” options that can build your skills, expand your network, and keep you moving forward. Here’s how to stay productive, keep your finances in check, and come out stronger on the other side. Pursue Short-Term Internships (Even After Graduation) Internships aren’t just for juniors in college. Plenty of companies offer internships or apprenticeships to recent grads—sometimes even year-round. What to look for: Post-grad internships: Focus on companies that offer 3–6 month programs w

Sending Thousands of Job Applications with No Response? Read This.
Navigating the job market can be challenging in the best of times. But for technology professionals facing the headwinds of layoffs, hiring freezes, or shifting industry demands, the search for a new role can feel particularly brutal. You've updated your resume, crafted numerous cover letters, and submitted what feels like an endless stream of applications, yet the desired job offers remain elusive. With all that in mind, let’s break down how tech pros at all stages of their career—from recent grads to ultra-experienced developers—can better navigate their job-search limbo. Understanding Why Responses Aren’t Materializing Before implementing any changes to your job search, it’s crucial to conduct a thorough analysis of your current approach. Ask yourself honestly: Am I solely relying on general job boards for my applications? Am I sending out the same generic resume for every position I apply for? Am I neglecting to tailor my cover letters to the specific requirements of each role? Am

How Authentic Job Candidates Compete Against AI-Aided Job Seekers
With thousands of people applying for tech roles every month, the sheer scale of applications and candidates allows many fraudsters to go undetected. In fact, Gartner revealed that, worldwide, 1 in 4 job candidates will be fake by 2028. HR systems now incorporate AI agents to help employers detect fraud. Fake candidates that companies are inadvertently hiring present fake résumés, scam websites, professional headshots, and LinkedIn profiles, CBS News reports. Fraudsters, once hired, can snatch company secrets or install malware. Cliff Jurkiewicz, vice president of global strategy at Phenom, an applied AI company that specializes in HR, says that Phenom’s 700+ clients are seeing an increase in this problem among IT roles in particular, and 40 percent - 60 percent of job applicants that apply for a role are fake. “It could take as much as three to 12 months to figure out that the person isn't qualified, especially once they get in the door and they're working remotely,” Jurkiewicz says.

How to Build a Digital Twin to Power Your Job Search
Today’s job seekers are swamped with applications and interviews. In a bid to save time and aggravation, many are turning to large language models (LLMs) such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Claude, or Google Gemini to craft AI-powered replicas of themselves: “digital twins” to help supercharge their job search. These digital twins can help in crafting tailored resumes, simulating interviews, and scouting out ideal job roles. Sounds good, right? But doing it effectively takes planning, the right inputs, and a uniquely human touch. With that in mind, we’ve devised a step-by-step guide to building your own digital twin, with expert input on how to get the most out of this emerging technology… and what to avoid. Define Your Digital Twin’s Purpose, Gather Input Materials Before you start feeding documents to an LLM, get a clear idea of what you want your digital twin to do. Are you optimizing for job discovery? Application writing? Interview rehearsal? Ideally, a good twin can do all of that. “The en