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Mar 3 16 tweets 3 min read
During a job interview, if they ask: “Do you have any questions for us?”

USE THE GOLDEN RESPONSE: 🧵 1/15

In 2026, saying you have "no questions" is often seen as a lack of curiosity or business sense. The interview isn’t finished until you walk out the door. This is your moment to flip the script and interview them.
Feb 18 7 tweets 2 min read
75% of resumes never reach human eyes because ATS filters them out.

You're not getting rejected by people, you're getting rejected by robots.

That formatting choice determines if anyone sees your qualifications.

Here's the 8-point checklist that gets you past the bots. 2/7: THE STRUCTURE

File format (check 1): .docx or PDF only
Font choice (check 2): Standard fonts
Layout (checks 3-4): Single column, clear headers
Content (checks 5-7): Keywords, no graphics, standard sections
Test (check 8): Run through ATS checker

Total: 8 checks. 10 minutes
Feb 3 9 tweets 2 min read
"Tell me about a time you failed."

You take a deep breath. The room is quiet. Every eye is on you.

This isn’t about the failure itself, it’s about how you respond, take ownership, and grow.

Use these 4 right answer patterns so you can leave a lasting impression. 2/9

THE PATTERN THEY'RE TESTING

Not: Did you fail
Everyone fails.

Testing: Do you learn? Take ownership? Grow from mistakes?

Answer structure matters more than the story.