The CVMate Journal
Practical CV, ATS, and interview guidance — no filler.
7 articles
Applying Through Workday: A Field Guide to the Most Hated Portal
Applying through Workday isn't a walk in the park. This portal powers applications at a huge share of large US and UK employers, and many candidates…
How AI Screening Actually Filters Your Resume (The Honest Version)
AI-driven Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are a staple in today's hiring process. With platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Lever leading the charge,…
ATS Keywords by Role: Ready-to-Use Lists for 10 Common Job Titles
If you're not using the right ATS keywords, your resume may never be seen by a human. Automated tracking systems like Workday and Greenhouse sort resumes.
Is Your Two-Column CV Invisible to the ATS?
Two-column CVs look fantastic. A clean sidebar with your skills and contact details, a wide main column for experience — there's a reason they dominate…
PDF or DOCX? Which File Format to Send
It's one of the most-asked CV questions, and it has a refreshingly short answer: send a PDF, unless the application asks for a Word file. But the…
ATS Keywords: How to Use Them Without Stuffing
Keyword advice for CVs swings between two bad extremes. One side says keywords don't matter, just be yourself. The other says paste the entire job…
What an ATS Actually Does to Your CV
Before your CV reaches a person, it usually passes through an applicant tracking system — the software companies use to collect, sort, and search…