Articles and guides
Every Purzue article and guide, grouped by section. The three articles from spring 2026 sit alongside the newer guides in the section they belong to.
Resumes
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Guide,
How to choose a resume format
Reverse-chronological, functional, and combination formats compared, plus length and layout.
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Guide,
How to tailor a resume to a job posting
Mark the requirements, match the employer's language where it's true, and reorder what's already there.
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Article,
How to optimize your resume for ATS and actually get interviews
Formatting, file types, and keyword habits that help a resume parse cleanly in applicant tracking systems.
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Article,
A step-by-step guide to importing LinkedIn data into your resume
Export your LinkedIn data, bring it into a resume draft, and edit the result for one role.
Job search
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Guide,
How to write a cover letter that gets read
When to send one, how long it should be, and what goes in each paragraph.
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Guide,
A LinkedIn profile checklist for job seekers
Headline, About section, experience, skills, custom URL, and Open to Work settings.
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Article,
When to add video and audio to your job application
Where video, audio, and portfolio attachments help an application, and where they work against it.
Interviews
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Guide,
How to use the STAR method in a behavioral interview
Structure answers to behavioral questions, with a full example and a plan for preparing stories.
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Guide,
Questions to ask at the end of a job interview
Questions about the role, the team, success, and next steps, matched to the person you're meeting.
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Guide,
Salary negotiation basics for a job offer
Research the range, answer the expectations question, and make a counteroffer with a reason.