Field notes
Notes on job hunting, direct from the source.
Written by the Unlisted team
What recruiters look for in a resume
A recruiter decides whether to keep reading in about six seconds. Learn the skim path they take, where to place your strongest evidence, and exact lines you can copy and paste.
Explainers4 min read
Do cover letters matter in 2026
The market
Resume keywords that match without stuffing
Guides
Remote vs hybrid jobs: decoding what listings really mean
Explainers
How to tailor resume to job description in 20 minutes
Guides
How to read a job description like a recruiter wrote it
Guides
How long should a resume be and what really matters
Guides
How to set up job alerts that actually work
Guides
Why the Same Job Appears on Five Different Job Boards
Explainers
Apply early to jobs and beat the queue
Explainers
What Is an Applicant Tracking System and Why Does It Run Your Job Search?
Explainers
Ghost jobs: why some listings are never meant to be filled
The market
The best jobs never reach the boards
The market