Follow Up When They Ghost You

The best jobs aren't always posted. Tell it the company you want — get a speculative outreach that gets you on the radar before a role even opens.

Most resumes die in the ATS before a human ever sees them. Paste yours and the job post — it rewrites to get through the filter and still read like a person wrote it.

Don't leave your references guessing. Tell it the role and who's vouching — get a friendly briefing message that sets them up to say exactly what helps you most.

Most LinkedIn bios read like a robot wrote them at a funeral. Tell it about you — get an About section that sounds human and makes recruiters stop.

Got rejected but liked them? The classy follow-up can turn a no into a future yes. Tell it the situation — get a message that keeps you on their radar.

Asked to write a reference and staring at a blank page? Tell it about the person — get a specific, credible letter that actually helps them, not generic praise.

Many promotions need a written case, not just a chat. Dump your impact — get a document that makes the undeniable argument that you're already operating at the next level.

The thank-you note most people skip — and it actually moves the needle. Tell it how the interview went — get a follow-up that keeps you memorable for the right reasons.

Nobody reads boilerplate. Give it the role and your background — get a cover letter that sounds like you actually want this job, not a template with the company name swapped in.

The 3 lines at the top a recruiter actually reads. Tell it your background and target role — get a summary that hooks in seconds, not 'motivated professional seeking.'

Leaving a job? Don't burn the bridge on the way out. Tell it the situation — get a resignation letter that's professional, gracious, and keeps the reference intact.

Switching fields and your resume doesn't obviously fit? Tell it your background and target — get a cover letter that turns the pivot into your story, not a liability.

Switching industries and worried your experience 'doesn't count'? Tell it your background and target — get your story retranslated into language the new field gets.

Turning down a job? Do it so they'd happily hire you later. Tell it the situation — get a message that's gracious, professional, and keeps the door open.

Want a different role at your own company? It's its own game. Tell it the move — get how to position it, handle your current manager, and pitch the internal switch.

"Responsible for managing projects" says nothing. Paste your bullets — get them rewritten as impact with numbers, and the questions to dig out metrics you forgot.

Stop wasting hours tailoring resumes for jobs you won't get. Paste the listing and your background — get an honest read on whether it's worth applying.

Time off your resume you're dreading explaining? Tell it the situation — get honest, confident language for the resume, cover letter, and the interview question.

The About page is the hardest thing to write about yourself. Tell it your story — get one that's warm, credible, and doesn't read like a third-person robot.

Got a networking coffee or call and don't want to waste it? Tell it who you're meeting — get what to ask, how to make a real impression, and the ask (without being pushy).

The offer came in low and you don't want to insult them or fold. Tell it the numbers — get a counter that's confident, justified, and keeps the relationship intact.

The base is capped but the deal isn't. Tell it the offer — get the other levers (signing bonus, equity, PTO, remote, title, start date) and how to ask for each.

New job, want to start strong without overpromising? Tell it the role — get a 30-60-90 day plan: learn first, win early, then deliver. Impresses in interviews too.

A difficult boss is wearing you down. Describe the situation — get practical ways to manage up, protect yourself, and decide what's worth addressing vs. enduring.