Career insights and stories

76% of recruiters start their search with skills. Most resumes miss 52% of job-description keywords. Hard, soft, and AI skills by role, plus the 8-12 sweet spot.

Only 38% of employers screen by GPA now (down from 75% in 2019). Here is exactly what to include in your education section, what to drop, and where to place it.

Resumes with diverse action verbs get 72% higher recruiter contact rates. Here are 200+ verbs by category, plus 10 weak words you need to replace immediately.

Resumes with a summary get 36% more callbacks. Yet 60% of people skip it. Here are 25+ examples by profession, with breakdowns of why each one works.

The right skills can make or break your resume. Here are 100+ hard, soft, and AI skills to list in 2026, with real examples for every profession.