Guides to help you get hired

How to write an ATS-friendly resume

Most companies use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to filter resumes before a human ever sees them. To get through:

• Use a clean, single-column layout with standard headings — Summary, Experience, Education, Skills.
• Mirror keywords from the job description (titles, tools, certifications) naturally throughout.
• Quantify achievements with numbers — “cut load time by 40%,” “managed a $2M budget.”
• Avoid tables, columns, text boxes, images and logos — many systems can't read them.
• Save as a text-based PDF or .docx, and name the file clearly (FirstName-LastName-Resume).

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How to ace your job interview

Preparation beats nerves. Use this framework:

• Research: Know the company, the role, and how you'd add value in the first 90 days.
• Stories: Prepare 5–6 STAR-method stories (Situation, Task, Action, Result) you can adapt to most behavioral questions.
• Practice out loud: Rehearse with a friend or a mock interviewer — saying answers aloud is very different from thinking them.
• Ask questions: Have 3–4 thoughtful questions ready; it signals genuine interest.
• Follow up: Send a short thank-you note within 24 hours.

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W2 vs C2C: which is right for you?

In the US, two common engagement types are W2 and Corp-to-Corp (C2C):

• W2: You're an employee. The employer withholds taxes and may offer benefits (health, PTO, 401k). Simpler, more stable, lower admin.
• C2C: You work through your own company/LLC at a typically higher hourly rate, but handle your own taxes, insurance and benefits.

The right choice depends on your tax situation, benefits needs, work authorization and risk tolerance. We help candidates weigh both and negotiate the best overall package.

How to switch careers into IT

Changing fields is very doable with a clear plan:

• Pick a target role (e.g., QA, data analyst, full-stack developer) based on your strengths and market demand.
• Build job-ready skills through hands-on, project-based training and recognized certifications.
• Create a portfolio of real projects that prove you can do the work.
• Reframe your resume to highlight transferable skills from your previous career.
• Practice interviews and let a coach market your profile to employers open to career changers.

Our job-assistance program is built exactly for this — training, resume, interviews and placement in one path.