Did you know most companies use an ATS (Applicant Tracking System) to scan resumes before a human ever sees them? These systems automatically filter out candidates based on keywords, formatting, and structure. Here’s how to make sure your resume gets through the filter: 🧩 1. Use Keywords Strategically Pull keywords directly from the job description like tools, technologies, frameworks, and skills. ⚠️ But don’t “keyword stuff”! Modern ATS tools are smart enough to detect unnatural or forced usage. Integrate them naturally in your titles, bullet points, and skills section. 🧩 2. Keep Formatting Simple Avoid fancy templates, icons, or complex fonts. ATS software can’t read graphics, and you might get filtered out for something as small as a nonstandard format. ✅ Stick with a clean layout and standard sections like Work Experience, Skills, and Education. 📄 File format tip: Use PDF, unless the job post says otherwise. 🧩 3. Stay Concise Most recruiters spend seconds reviewing resumes. Keep it under 2 pages, focused, and easy to skim. 🧩 4. Personalize Each Application It’s tempting to send the same resume everywhere, but small tweaks to match each job description can make a big difference in passing the ATS filters and landing interviews. 💬 Question for everyone: Have you ever had your resume rejected before the interview stage and later realized it was because of ATS filtering? What’s one change you’ve made to your resume that improved your results?

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I know this sounds backwards, but hear me out… Most people do it like this: 1. Learn Python 2. Build some projects 3. Finally learn Git when they realize they need it Here’s why that’s a mistake (especially for QA Automation): What is Git anyway? Git is a version control system - think of it like “track changes” for your code, but on steroids 💪 It lets you: ✅ Save different versions of your code ✅ Go back to previous versions if something breaks ✅ Collaborate with other developers ✅ Store your code safely in the cloud (GitHub) Why learn it FIRST? 🎯 You’ll break your code. A LOT. Here’s what happens to EVERY beginner learning Python: Day 5: Your code works! 🎉 Day 6: You try to add a new feature Day 6 (2 hours later): Nothing works anymore 😭 Day 7: Still broken. You don’t even remember what you changed. Day 8: You’re rewriting everything from scratch… Without Git, you have NO way to go back to when your code was working. Beginners waste WEEKS, sometimes MONTHS trying to fix bugs they accidentally created - bugs they don’t even understand yet because they’re still learning. Imagine spending 3 days debugging, only to realize you could’ve just reverted to yesterday’s working version in 5 seconds with Git. That’s the reality without version control. 🎯 Git is your time machine With Git, when you break something: • git log - See all your previous working versions • git checkout - Go back to any point in time • Your working code is SAFE You can experiment fearlessly because you can always undo. This saves you LITERAL weeks of frustration during your learning journey. 🎯 Employers expect it Every single QA Automation job will ask: “Do you know Git/GitHub?” It’s non-negotiable. Companies want to see your GitHub profile with your projects. 🎯 It’s easier than you think Honestly, basic Git is simpler than Python. You only need like 5-7 commands to get started: • git init • git add • git commit • git push • git pull That’s it for beginners! 🎯 It builds good habits early

Hi, I have about a decade of experience in IT and Manual testing combined, dealing with the betrayal of trust from a long-time employer. I'm seeking for maybe a career counselling? Or any advice on what to do next

Question for admin and working parents here, I’m stuck in manual testing, want to transition to automation but zero free time between work/kids/traffic. What's your recommended approach for time-crunched parents?