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.
- Resume guides and resume resources (of course, there are a ton of these on this site as well!)
- Guides to job listings that aren’t LinkedIn, such as for remote jobs
- Interview guides, interview tips, and interview resources of a variety of types
- Multiple guides for how to create a killer LinkedIn headline – any of these will give you much better results than the default!
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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.
- Sam Struan header advice: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sstruan_he-was-getting-zero-messages-from-recruiters-activity-7294743757239775237-Bu2E
- Sam Struan’s header advice (same?): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sstruan_unemployed-for-13-months-and-getting-zero-activity-7320816234311135232-8AaR
- Austin Belcak’s great post: https://cultivatedculture.com/linkedin-headline/
- A post from Jonathan Corrales about how to show up better across all your profiles: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jonathancorrales_techjobs-jobseekers-interviewprep-activity-7429525048962686979-c-XX
- How to write the perfect “Open to Work” LinkedIn post — what to include, timing tips, and how to warm up the algorithm (Emily Worden): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/emilyworden_this-is-the-perfect-open-to-work-post-from-ugcPost-7442602452735942656-yQ0N
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.
- From Harish Kumar
- “The best remote jobs websites”https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ai-tools-midjourney-chatgpt_most-people-take-months-to-find-a-remote-activity-7286435258424541186-7xlP?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
- 80 remote-first companies: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ginasapien_a-month-ago-i-put-together-a-list-of-80-activity-7282747057432346624-DT0p?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
- Good interviewing tips: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aakashnewsletter_ive-been-hired-by-google-epic-games-and-activity-7282034786569707520-gAu–
- People to follow to find out about open roles: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mrbenjamin-erwin_jobseeker-opentowork-activity-7281691264285040640-BH5F
- 25 sites that offer remote jobs paying in USD: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/iamskabir_want-to-work-remotely-and-get-paid-in-usd-activity-7280878082687713281-1W_m
- Some great job finding resources from Gina Sapien: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ginasapien_after-coaching-16-marketers-this-year-and-activity-7279488614554583041-SsQm
- 12 websites to find remote jobs: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/guptanikita16_stop-searching-for-jobs-only-on-fiverr-linkedin-activity-7278318713127219200-yiz7
- Another list of remote job listing sites: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/miska-outreach_most-people-take-months-to-find-a-remote-activity-7276046225412399104-4vvd
- Another list of remote job boards: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/priteshjagani_dear-jobseekers-if-youre-feeling-overwhelmed-activity-7275580619802255362-HT8L
- And another list of remote job boards: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vnegandhi_i-have-worked-remotely-for-the-last-7-years-activity-7274785960586829824-QrTE
- Here are 10 great places to find startup jobs. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jon-shields-seattle_jobsearch-startupjobs-activity-7315720457100435457-rnPL
- Apply early to get better odds: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gauravvalani_this-is-a-brilliant-little-way-to-find-new-activity-7273012631379046400-m_fu
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.
Old vs. new job search strategy — how to build a LinkedIn presence, engage with the right people, and get hired in 2026 (David Hannan): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/davidkhannan_old-job-search-strategy-in-2018-search-activity-7434935795234430976-9opk
The Shortlist Engine: skip LinkedIn Easy Apply and use a single Perplexity prompt to find the direct job link, the hiring manager’s LinkedIn profile, and a ready-to-send connection request in 90 seconds (Jonathan Whipple): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jonathanwhipple_the-shortlist-engine-by-jonathan-whipple-ugcPost-7440526104538521603-_uwC
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
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
- Job interview cheatsheet: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/donnellychris_those-that-get-the-6-figure-job-offers-are-activity-7276219017306988544-Cu7n – most of this is obvious, but best to be prepared.
- Average questions vs advanced questions to ask your interviewer: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gauravvalani_3-average-interview-questions-vs-3-advanced-activity-7273373378374209536-umkD
- When and how to ask questions, and what questions to ask, during your interview, from Matthew Wohl: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/matthewwohl_if-youre-waiting-until-the-interviewer-asks-activity-7430312223304032256-Fxb4
- A step-by-step walkthrough for crafting and delivering a compelling “Tell me about yourself” answer in job interviews (Career Growth With Lucy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg6HzvtZSR4
- Why ‘just be yourself’ is terrible interview advice — and what structured preparation actually looks like (Jacob Lunden-Welden): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jacoblundenwelden_most-interview-advice-tells-you-to-be-yourself-activity-7440381716747272194-Uy_w
- A 4-layer interview framework (rapport → softball → STAR answers → close), drawn from watching 100+ real interviews (Stephanie Brown): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephaniebrowncareercoach_youve-been-bombing-interviews-heres-the-activity-7440366519559196672-wUJa
- 10 phrases that quietly kill interviews at the senior level — and what to say instead (Reno Perry): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/renoperry_10-phrases-that-quietly-kill-interviews-activity-7439294180117499904-23RQ
- Step-by-step interview prep covering before, during, and after — including the STAR technique — with a real example going from bombing 3 interviews to landing at Google (Kumud Deepali): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kumuddeepali_i-bombed-three-interviews-before-landing-activity-7439331462362951680-Wge9
- Why senior candidates lose offers — it’s rarely qualifications, usually unaddressed credibility gaps — and how to close them in real time (Margaret Buj): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/margaretbuj_senior-candidates-rarely-lose-offers-because-activity-7437101207187472384-rkXy
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.
(To be completed…)
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
- A great thank you note template: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/katiemcintyre_sending-thank-you-emails-to-hiring-managers-activity-7312473841790767104-s4-S
- How to write a post-interview follow-up email that actually moves the needle — prove you were listening, fix weak answers, and show you’re already thinking ahead (Jonathan Whipple): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jonathanwhipple_jobs-your-follow-up-email-cant-ignore-by-ugcPost-7439435031590281216-1aTz
Handling gaps and short tenures on your resume
- Masterful post from Sam Struan: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sstruan_maybe-he-was-fired-for-misconduct-maybe-activity-7314285331904696320-tXRl
Headshots for your LinkedIn profile and other places
- Instaheadshots – AI headshots for Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/instaheadshots/
- How to break into enterprise product management by doing PM work from within your current role — before you have the title (Megan Shulby): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/meganshulby_productmanagement-enterprisepm-breakingintoproduct-share-7440952634720825345-PsvP