Vitae Blog
ATS-first resumes, cover letters, and job-seeker playbooks.
Pillars
ATS Resume — The 5 Checks You Need in 2025
The essential ATS checks for resumes in 2025, with a practical checklist and links.
Cover Letters That Don’t Get Ignored — 2025 Guide
A concise framework to write cover letters that get read and replied to.
Resume Customization for Fresh Graduates — Step-by-Step (2025)
A practical path for grads to build ATS-ready resumes with projects and impact.
Playbooks
The $1 Resume — Why Micro-Pricing Beats $20/month Subscriptions
Micro-pricing aligns with real usage. Pay for outcomes, not lock-ins.
Resume Writing for Non-Native English Speakers Without Sounding Robotic
Practical tactics to write clear, confident resumes that pass ATS.
How to Tailor Your Resume to Any Job Description in 7 Minutes
A practical, step-by-step method to tailor resumes fast without fluff.
How to Create Resumes for 5 Different Job Types With 1 Tool
Use one ATS-first workflow to generate resumes across roles quickly.
Why Pretty Canva Templates Fail ATS (and What to Use Instead)
Graphic-heavy resumes often break parsing. Use ATS-first layouts that still look professional.
Why Harvard-Style Resumes Fail ATS (and What Works Instead)
Classic academic layouts often confuse parsers. Here’s a modern, ATS-safe approach.
The Resume Paywall Scam — Why You Should Never Subscribe
Most builders lock basics behind subscriptions. Micro-pricing fixes it.