A bunch of great resume, interview, and job board resources

This page is a curated collection of high-quality resume, interview, LinkedIn, and job search resources. I built this as a practical reference – not theory, not recycled advice – but links and guides that are genuinely useful when you’re actively trying to land interviews. I continually add to it as I find great new resources.

You’ll find resources here for improving your resume, strengthening your LinkedIn profile, preparing for interviews, finding job boards beyond LinkedIn, and navigating common job-search challenges like gaps, short tenures, and follow-ups. Many of these links come from people who consistently help candidates get results, not just attention.

If you’re serious about getting interviews — not just “working on your resume” — this page is meant to save you time and point you toward what actually works.

 


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Your LinkedIn profile

Your LinkedIn profile is one of the most important assets in a modern job search. Recruiters use it to find candidates, evaluate fit, and decide whether to reach out — often before they ever see a resume.

The LinkedIn headline resources linked below focus specifically on how to write a headline that attracts inbound messages instead of sitting quietly under your job title. These examples and breakdowns show how small changes in positioning and language can dramatically increase recruiter interest.

If you’re currently using a default or role-only headline, start here.

Job boards that aren’t LinkedIn

LinkedIn is useful, but it’s far from the only place where real opportunities live — especially for remote roles, startup jobs, and international teams hiring in USD.

This section includes multiple curated lists of job boards, remote-first companies, and alternative job listing sites. Some are broad, others are niche, but together they dramatically expand your surface area beyond the same over-applied LinkedIn postings.

If you’re only searching on LinkedIn, you’re competing in the most crowded possible market. These resources help you look where fewer people are looking.

Job Audit post by Katie McIntyre- excellent!: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/katiemcintyre_in-my-opinion-the-career-audit-is-the-most-activity-7307762771373301760-hJxC

Post from Pritesh Jagani about great job boards: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/priteshjagani_25-remote-job-boards-id-use-to-land-a-150k-activity-7425588563062263808-ymwl – “25 remote job boards I’d use to land a $150K+ remote role fast. (Most people are still clueless about them)” (Links to the sites are in the comments on the post.

Finding recruiters

Interview guides

Strong interviews are rarely improvised. The interview guides linked here cover both behavioral and role-specific preparation, including deep dives into Product Manager interviews at major tech companies.

You’ll also find resources on preparing structured stories, anticipating common behavioral questions, and asking better-than-average questions during interviews. Several of these links are especially useful for experienced candidates who want to sound thoughtful, grounded, and senior — not rehearsed.

If interviews feel inconsistent or draining, these guides will help you prepare more intentionally.

Ari Janover’s interview guides for the FAANG companies

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Interview prep doc from Heike Young

Big list of behavioral questions

A great summary of the key 12 interview questions you must prepare for

More interview resources

Finding Recruiters and Navigating the Hiring Process

Beyond applying to jobs, knowing how to identify and connect with the right recruiters can significantly improve your odds. The recruiter-focused resources here explain how to search LinkedIn effectively, spot relevant recruiters for your role, and approach outreach strategically.

This section also includes guidance on timing your applications, applying early, and understanding how recruiters actually evaluate candidates.

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Miscellaneous

Some of the most anxiety-inducing parts of a job search are the small details: thank-you notes, resume gaps, short tenures, and headshots. These resources cover those topics directly and practically, with examples you can adapt instead of overthinking from scratch.

They won’t magically land you a job — but they will help you avoid unnecessary mistakes that quietly hurt otherwise strong candidates.

Thank you notes

Handling gaps and short tenures on your resume

Headshots for your LinkedIn profile and other places