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Caliber8 Newsletter #2 | Is Your Resume Invisible? Here's How To Fix It

16 June 2025

Resume Interview

What’s Inside This Edition?

  • How to make your resume AI-friendly

  • Insider tip: The best way to follow up after an interview

  • Career hack of the month 

  • Hot jobs this week

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Make Your Resume AI-Friendly: Beat the Bots & Get Seen 

Did you know that 75% of resumes never get seen by a human recruiter? ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) scan your resume before it even reaches a hiring manager. Here’s how to make sure yours gets noticed:

  • Use Keywords Smartly – Match your resume with the job description. If they ask for "financial reporting," don’t just say “reporting.”

  • Keep Formatting Simple – Avoid images, fancy fonts, or columns. Plain text works best.

  • Use Standard Job Titles – “Finance Analyst” is better than “Financial Guru.”

  • Save as PDF – Unless stated otherwise, PDF keeps your formatting intact.

 Quick Fix: Run your resume through free ATS-friendly tools (like Jobscan) to check if it passes the test.

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Insider Tip: The Best Way to Follow Up with a Company after an Interview 

Job candidates often wonder after an interview with a company, "Should I follow up with the company? How soon? Will I sound desperate?" Here’s the golden rule:

  • First Follow-Up: Send a thank-you email within 24 hours. Keep it short, mention something specific from the interview, and reiterate your enthusiasm.

  • Second Follow-Up: If you haven’t heard back within a week, send a polite email asking about next steps.

  • Final Follow-Up: If you still don’t get a response after two weeks, check in one last time and move on. No need to chase—keep applying elsewhere.

Pro Tip: Connect with the interviewer on LinkedIn after the interview. Even if this job doesn’t work out, they might think of you for future roles!

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Career Hack of the Month: The 1-1-1 Learning Rule 

Want to stay ahead in your industry? Follow this simple habit:

The 1-1-1 Learning Rule:

Every week, do:

  • 1 online course – Even if it’s just 15 minutes long.

  • 1 industry article – Stay updated with trends.

  • 1 new professional connection – Expand your network.

Why it works: Small, consistent learning makes career growth effortless. Try it this week!

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Hot Jobs This Week 

See all openings & apply here: www.caliber8.sg

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