# Resume guides

Updated 19 October 2026

Plain, specific advice for getting a resume past applicant tracking systems and in front of a recruiter. No filler, no invented statistics.

- How a resume match score works, and how to raise yoursWhat it measures, and how to raise yours honestly

- How to tailor your resume to a job description (in 15 minutes)A 15-minute method that works for any role

- What makes a resume ATS-friendly in 2026Formatting rules, how parsers work, common myths

- How to find the right keywords in a job postHard skills, soft skills and where to put them

- Resume summary examples20 examples by role and career stage

- How to write a cover letter that actually gets readThree short paragraphs, two real results, one clear ask

- How to write a resume for a career changeTranslate what you have done into the job you want

- How long does a job search take?What the data says, and a plan for a focused few weeks

- How to make a resume on iPhoneFrom blank page to PDF on your phone

- AI resume builder or ChatGPT? An honest comparisonWhat each does well, and where each fails

Want to see how your resume scores against a real job post? Paste both into Resumark and get a 0–100 match score with the missing keywords listed.

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