Top 5 resources for better applications

Finding the right balance between tailoring applications and casting a wide net is tricky. But here's the thing: quality beats quantity.

Instead of applying for every job you find, well-targeted applications boost your chances of landing interviews. The key? Maximizing time without cutting corners. With the right strategies—like building a base resume, using AI for speed, and optimizing for ATS (with tools like Teal)—you can customize quickly and correctly.

Ready to get it right and speed up your process? Let's break it down. These five articles will show you how:

1. How To Make a Resume
2. Using AI for Your Resume
3. Getting Past the ATS
4. Tips For Writing a Short Cover Letter
5. Creating and Using Your Short Professional Bio

Find balance with Teal

Not a Teal member? You can sign up for free and get all the tools to help you manage your resume and applications.

With Teal, you can stay on top of every opportunity and...

• Save and track jobs from over 40+ job boards (including Teal's own Job Search Board)
• Customize your resume for each position in minutes with Job Matching and Keywords
• Set follow-up reminders for every follow-up and interview so you never miss a step

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The Teal Method

Teal's tools can help you apply better and faster—without sacrificing quality.

Need a quick refresher or curious to see how it works? No problem. Watch this short video to learn how to use Teal's tools to create your base resume, tailor it quickly for each job application, and manage your overall job search more effectively—for a more balanced search, saving time without compromising on personalization.

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Explore Teal+

Teal+ comes with Advanced Resume Analysis, Advanced Job Matching, and Unlimited AI so you can create better, faster applications optimized for every unique job.

Create resume bullets, professional summaries, and cover letters with AI. Analyze your resume for gaps in formatting and content, adjust based on feedback, and then match it to a specific JD in just minutes—without any guesswork.

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