Astley Cervania
About this author
Astley Cervania is a career writer and editor who has been sharing resume and job search insights for 5+ years. He shapes the direction of the Rezi blog, providing practical answers for important career-related questions that have helped hundreds of thousands of people navigate the job market and build resumes that land interviews.
Having worked directly with Rezi’s founder to grow the platform since 2021, he has a vantage point on what makes a resume stand out in an increasingly competitive job market. His mission is to share the tools and knowledge that simplify the resume and job search process so that no applicant feels left in the dark.
Key achievements
- Scaled Rezi’s career resources to help reach a global audience of 4M+ users while overseeing the content library of 300+ career guides, ensuring articles meet professional standards.
- Collaborated directly with the CEO and founder of Rezi since 2021, driving the content strategy that grew the platform from less than 125,000 users to now a global community of millions of users.
- Understands how modern hiring software "reads" your resume, helping you optimize your resume content for both applicant tracking systems (ATS) and human recruiters.
Skills & Interests
Business & marketing
Personal finance
Self-development
Recent blog posts
Resume
How to Create a Master Resume (And Why You Should Always Tailor It)
A master resume is a broad document that outlines your entire work history. You can automatically tailor it for job applications too using AI. Here’s how.
Resume
How to Make a Resume Stand Out (Best Templates & What to Write)
I’ve been writing about resumes and job searching for 5+ years. You just need to align your skills with the job requirements to stand out. Here’s how.
Career Advice
How to Become a Web Developer (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to become a web developer step-by-step. Discover education options, skills, and the steps to start your career in website development.
Company News
Rezi: Year in Review 2025
An overview of all key highlights and moments that have shaped Rezi in 2025. A huge thank you to everyone who has been a part of Rezi!
Career Advice
What is Rezi? Everything You Need to Know About Rezi AI
Rezi is an AI resume builder that helps job seekers create ATS-compliant resumes, tailor applications, and land more interviews faster.
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Recruiting
How to Increase Your Recruitment Placements
The number of placements recruiters make vary depending on the roles, industry, and more. You can increase it by automatically fixing resume bottlenecks…
Career Advice
How to Become a Product Manager (What to Do & How Long It Takes)
Learn how to become a product manager step-by-step. Discover education options, skills, and the steps to start your career in product management.
Career Advice
How to Become a Data Engineer (Step-by-Step Guide & Tips)
Learn how to become a data engineer step-by-step. Discover education options, skills, and the steps to start your data engineering career.
Career Advice
How to Become a Business Analyst (Even If You Have No Experience)
Learn how to become a business analyst step-by-step. Discover education options, skills, and the steps to start your business analyst career.
Career Advice
How to Become a Project Manager (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to become a project manager step-by-step. Discover education options, skills, and the steps to start your career in project management.
Career Advice
How to Become a Software Developer (Even With No College Degree)
Learn how to become a software developer step-by-step. Discover education options, skills, and the steps to start your career in software development.
Career Advice
How to Become a Data Scientist (What to Do to Get Hired)
Learn how to become a data scientist step-by-step. Discover education options, skills, and the steps to start your career in data science.
Career Advice
How to Become a Data Analyst (What to Do & Where to Start)
Learn how to become a data analyst step-by-step. Discover education options, skills, and the steps to start your career as a data analyst.
Career Advice
How to Become a Software Engineer (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to become a software engineer step-by-step. Discover education options, skills, and the steps to start your software engineering career.
Comparisons
Rezi vs. Figma: Which Is Better for Designing a Resume?
You can use both Rezi and Figma to build and design a resume. Rezi helps you create a resume that gets past ATS and Figma offers design flexibility.
Recruiting
How to Improve Candidate Experience in Recruitment
Firstly, the best way to improve the candidate experience is to be honest. Be transparent, set them up for success, and move beyond email when possible.
Career Advice
Is College Worth It Anymore? Not Always, But Here’s Why
The value of some college degrees have decreased. Experience is becoming more important, but that doesn’t always mean college isn’t worth it, and here’s why.
Resume
7 ATS Myths: What People Get Wrong & What Our Experiment Proved
The first myth is that all resume builders offer ATS-friendly resume templates. Our ATS experiment proved otherwise. This guide debunks the main ATS myths.
Career Advice
Is College a Scam? It Can Be When You Don’t Have a Plan
College can be a scam if, even after doing all the right things, you can’t land a job. But others may not agree since it’s helped them grow in their careers.
Career Advice
How to Start Freelancing Even With No Experience or Credibility
Anyone can become a freelancer. First, complete the admin setup. Next, pick a service and industry to sell to. Create an offer, then get clients. Here’s how…
Resume
How to Improve a Resume (16 Steps for a Better Resume)
Use a resume format that’s ATS-friendly. Clarify your impact and technical expertise with strong verbs. Use timeframes, mention key tools, and be concise.
Resume
Here’s How Recruiters Rewrite Candidate Resumes Efficiently
Most resumes get touched by recruiters. Besides optimizing the format, they may edit the summary, experience, and skills resume sections of a candidate.
Other
How to Grow a Staffing Agency (8 Steps for Growth)
Grow a staffing agency by first doubling down on a niche and getting your positioning right. In this article, I’ll share tips to grow a staffing agency.
Resume
How to Find Keywords Missing on a Resume in as Fast as 2–5 Mins
Here’s how to find keywords missing from your resume in as fast as two minutes. If you take your time, it shouldn’t take any longer than 10–15 minutes.
Resume
How to Evaluate a Candidate Resume Faster (Step-by-Step Guide)
Staffing teams can evaluate candidate resumes faster by standardizing formatting and using resume AI tools. Speed up submissions and improve resume quality.
Career Advice
14 High-Income Skills to Make More Money and Get Higher Paying Jobs
Learn these high-income skills to increase earning potential and land higher paying jobs: AI, cybersecurity, software development, cloud computing, data…
Comparisons
Rezi vs. Resume Worded: Which Helps You Create a Better Resume?
Rezi and Resume Worded can help you improve your resume content. This article compares both platforms to help you decide which is the better option.
Other
How Organizations Increase Revenue With Rezi White Labeling (And How You Can Too)
Learn how staffing agencies, career coaches, and educational organizations use Rezi Enterprise and white labeling to increase revenue and cost savings.
Resume
How to Reformat a Resume Efficiently for Better Client Submittals
To reformat a resume efficiently, use an AI resume tool that allows you to automatically fix formatting issues. An “auto-adjust” function makes it easy.
Comparisons
Rezi vs. Jobscan: Which is Better for Building an ATS Resume?
Rezi and Jobscan help you build and optimize a resume that gets past hiring software. We compare both platforms to help you decide which is right for you.
Other
How I Went From a Freelancer to an In-House Manager
Lots of people talk about quitting their jobs to start freelancing. I did the opposite. In this article, I’ll share exactly how and why I did it.
Career Advice
How to Keep Track of Job Applications the Smart Way
Use a standard spreadsheet to track your job applications, or a dedicated job search tool. With a spreadsheet, record key details, like deadline dates.
Other
Home From College Review (and My Personal Thoughts)
Learn what people are saying about Home From College for building resumes and landing gigs. I’ll also share some of my own personal thoughts.
Other
How to Build the Best College Career Service (8 Strategies)
Find out how to grow your college career service center or platform. Get more students and institutions interested in your offer by using these strategies.
Resume
How to Put Freelance Work on a Resume (Best Examples + Tips)
There are three different ways to put freelancing on a resume, but it should either go in the work experience section or a separate resume section.
Career Advice
How to Make Money From Home: 16 Reliable Ways That Work
A list of legitimate and realistic ways to make money from home. Find out how you could earn money on the side or full-time from the comfort of your home.
Resume
8 Ways People Are Lying on a Resume (And Why You Should Never)
Adding overinflated achievements and making up work experience are some of the most common ways candidates lie on resumes, but here’s how they get caught…
Resume
How to Show a Promotion on a Resume: Best Examples and Tips
To show resume promotions, you can stack job entries, add another job entry under one company heading, or use separate entries. This article covers it all.
Career Advice
How to Apply to 3x More Jobs (Successful Candidate Story)
A guide on how Celine managed to send almost 3x more job applications in the same time it used to take one, ultimately landing her ideal job.
Company News
Rezi: Year in Review 2024
Take a stroll with us for key highlights and moments that have shaped Rezi’s story in 2024. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this exciting journey!
Resume
How Long Should a Resume Be? The Best Resume Length for 2026
Your resume should be one or two pages, and rarely ever three pages. The one-page rule is outdated. See what determines a one, two, and three-page resume.
Resume
Should a Resume Be One Page? Here’s What Hiring Experts Say
One page is good if it can fit all key details, but if it means skipping crucial information, go for two pages. See what HR experts say in this article.
Career Advice
Biodata Format: Free Templates & Examples for 2026
Download free biodata format templates with examples for marriage, job applications, and personal use. Step-by-step guide to creating a professional biodata in 2026.
Resume
How to Write a Career Change Resume (Examples & Templates)
How to write a resume when changing careers. Your expert guide to writing an impressive resume for a new career field, including examples and free templates.
Comparisons
Rezi vs Novoresume: Which is More Effective for Building a Resume?
Rezi emphasizes writing compelling resume bullet points and meeting ATS standards using AI. Novoresume stands out with their user-friendly interface for…
Career Advice
21 Alarming Signs You’re Getting Fired (and What to Do Next)
Signs you’re getting fired due to performance, misconduct, external reasons beyond your control, or actions by someone else, e.g., you’re misrepresented.
Comparisons
Rezi vs. Teal: What Makes Them Different and Which is Better?
Rezi excels in content-rich, ATS-friendly resumes and AI tools that generate impactful bullet points. Teal is similar, but they’re also known for…
Resume
Functional Resume Format: Best Examples and Free Templates
Functional resumes emphasize your skills and knowledge, but raises red flags due to a lack of details on your work experience. The better format is…
Career Advice
How to Survive a Layoff: 11 Steps to Secure a Bright Future
The ultimate step-by-step layoff survival guide. Now’s the time to know your rights and benefits, sort personal finances, and get endorsements from employers.
Comparisons
Rezi vs Enhancv: Which is the Better Resume Builder?
Rezi is best when it comes to a structured approach to writing and building an ATS resume. Enhancv is best when you crave the freedom to customize…
Resume
The Best Nursing Skills for a Resume (List of 20+ Examples)
Examples of the best nursing skills for a resume include clinical proficiency (e.g., advanced life support), patient care, medical assessments, EHR systems…
Resume
20+ Top Customer Service Skills to Put on a Resume (+Writing Guide)
The best customer service skills and how to write about them on a resume. Communication, adaptability, building rapport, empathy, CRM, organization…
Resume
50+ Best Hard Skills for a Resume & How to Write About Them
How to find out what the best hard skills for you are and how to prove them on a resume. Top general hard skills include programming, copywriting, software…
Resume
How to Write a ChatGPT Resume (ChatGPT Prompts for Resume)
Learn how to write a resume that’s tailored to the company’s job description from scratch using ChatGPT, including examples of the best prompts.
Career Advice
The Top 20 Job Titles Based on 50,567 Resumes (2024)
Our team analyzed the 50,567 resumes created in Rezi. The top most-commonly used job titles were software engineer, data analyst, software developer, project manager…
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Cover Letter
How to Write a Cover Letter for an Internal Position and Examples
Whether it’s for a role in a department you’ve been hoping to join, or another role within your team, an internal...
Resume
Medical Assistant Resume Examples & Writing Guide
Hoping to land a job as a medical assistant? Whether you already have years of experience or are crafting your...
Company News
Rezi: Year in Review 2023
Rezi has come a long way since its founding date in May 2015. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without ...
Career Advice
Should I Take Indeed Assessments? Are They Worth It?
Indeed assessments are worth it when the Indeed platform is your main way of finding ideal job opportunities. For others, they can be a waste of time…
Career Advice
How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation (Top Tips and Examples)
The best way to ask for a recommendation letter is face-to-face. Find some alone time to talk and give context before making the ask. Then, write…
Resignation
How to Write a Resignation Letter for Personal Reasons (10 Best Examples)
You don’t need to specify your reasons. Simply stating that you’re leaving for personal reasons is enough. If you are still iffy about it, then…
Resignation
How to Write a Resignation Email: Do’s and Don’ts (15 Best Examples)
A bad resignation email can make your last days at work awkward. Simply state the purpose of your email and show appreciation. Here are 15 email templates…
Interviews
24 Phone Interview Questions to Prepare For (and Best Answers)
Original, concise answers that showcase your expertise are how you get past any phone interview questions. There are 5 main categories of interview questions…
Interviews
60+ Unique Interview Questions to Ask Employers to Secure the Job
60+ questions from 11 different categories to impress your interviewer. 1. Is there anything I could do to prepare in the meantime? 2. In 6-12 months…
Resume
Podcast Resume Guide: How to Feature Podcast Skills on a Resume
The best way to include podcasts on a resume is to write about growth achievements, technical skills, and soft skills. Show subject expertise by…
Resume
Resume Headline Examples: How to Write an Attention-Grabbing Headline
Need a strong resume headline? Browse 30 proven resume headline examples by industry and role. Learn what makes a great headline and how to write one that grabs attention.
Resume
11 Best Resume Builders to Streamline Your Job Search
We compared the 10 best resume builders for 2026. See which tools offer the best templates, AI features, and ATS optimization to help you create a winning resume fast.
Resignation
50+ Subject Lines for a Resignation Email for All Possible Scenarios
This comprehensive guide explores how to create effective and professional subject lines for resignation emails.
Cover Letter
The 6 Best Cover Letter Generators
This blog post reviews the top cover letter generators in 2023, highlighting their features, strengths, and pricing, with a detailed look at Rezi.ai, Kickresume, Resume Genius, Cover-Letter-Now, ResumeLab, and Zety.
Comparisons
Kickresume Alternative: Rezi vs Kickresume (AI Resume Builder Comparison)
Rezi and Kickresume are the two best resume builders that offer a professional AI resume writer to help you speed up the job search process.
Resume
All 25+ Resume Sections That You Could Use (+The Best Order)
Discover all the resume sections that you could possibly use. We’ll also share the standard order of resume sections and guidelines based on your experience.
Resume
The 8 Best Resume Writing Services for Professionals at All Levels
This article provides an overview of the top resume writing services, including Rezi, ZipJob, TopResume, TopStack Resume, Upwork, The Muse, Monster, and VisualCV, highlighting their key features and pricing plans.
Comparisons
Rezi vs. ChatGPT-5: Which is Better for Building a Resume?
Rezi and ChatGPT-5 can write resumes, but Rezi can automatically format it for resume scanners. Plus, Rezi AI Agent works almost the same as ChatGPT.
Resume
How to Describe Remote Work On a Resume for Remote Jobs
Learn how to describe remote work on your resume effectively for remote job opportunities through this guide.
Resume
How to Write a Skills-Based Resume Without Fluff (Free Templates and Examples)
Follow this guide to make a skill-based resume with free templates and examples.
Resume
10+ Leadership Skills for a Resume (and How to Describe Them)
All roles benefit from including leadership skills on a resume. Being able to make an impact on your team’s performance is an ability companies value. In this guide, you’ll learn about the top skills of a leader in the workplace.
Career Advice
10+ Recession-Proof Jobs: The Safe and Volatile Industries
No job or industry is guaranteed safe from a recession. But it’s a fact that some of them are more stable than others. Learn more about them...
Resume
One Page Resume Templates That Prove Less Is More
Find the best one-page resume templates, examples, and tips to format a concise, impactful resume that stands out to recruiters.
Cover Letter
How to Create Your Own Cover Letter Outline (5 Easy Examples to Follow)
Learn how to create your own cover letter outline through this guide.
Cover Letter
How to Use the AI Cover Letter Generator
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to build a tailored cover letter using our AI cover letter generator.
Resume
The Top 30 Weakest Action Verbs From 102,944 Resumes
Weak action verbs on your resume will downgrade the significance of your skills, work experience and achievements.
Cover Letter
What Should a Cover Letter Include? 5 Key Elements and What to Write About
Explore the best practices for writing a cover letter in 2024
Resume
7 ways to Improve An Entry Level Resume with Rezi
7 ways to Improve An Entry Level Resume with Rezi for fortune 500 companies like Google.
Resume
Is a Two-Page Resume Better? Expert Tips and Free Templates
Two-page resume templates, plus a breakdown of a strong example. Learn when to use two pages and how to approach the second page based on your experience.
Resignation
The Great Resignation: What it Means for Job Seekers in 2023
The aftermath of the COVID-19 lockdown had a significant impact on the workplace.
Resume
How to Write a Perfect Resume Work Experience Section (With Examples)
Learn how to write the perfect resume work experience section, including top sentence structures, advice from HR experts, plus successful examples.
Resume
20 ATS Resume Do's and Don'ts: Rules Every Job Seeker Should Know
Avoid the 20 most common ATS resume mistakes that get applications auto-rejected. Learn the formatting rules, keyword strategies, and design choices that help your resume pass the filter.
Resume
7 Expert-Reviewed Resume Outlines to Write a Powerful Resume
A resume outline clarifies what details you’re going to include and how you’re going to present them. See expert outlines for all career levels.
Resignation
How to Write a Resignation Letter in 2026 (+ 20 Free Templates)
Write a professional resignation letter in minutes with 20+ free templates. Covers 2-week notice, immediate, email, and more. Copy, customize, and send today.
Resume
The Top 30 Resume Buzzwords to Avoid From Over 100,000 Applications
The right resume buzzwords will leave a good impression on your recruiters. However, the wrong buzzwords will have the opposite effect.
Cover Letter
The Purpose of a Cover Letter: 5 Advantages of Sending One With Your Resume
Cover letters explain why you would be a great addition to the team. It’s a persuasive piece of writing that adds more context to your skills and experience.
Career Advice
How to Write a Strong Professional Background (With Examples)
Your professional background should provide an overview of your unique strengths and skills. Include your top achievements, specify details with numbers…
Resume
5 Internship Resume Examples That Will Help You Land Your Next Placement
Get inspired by 5 ATS-optimized internship resume examples. Learn how to showcase coursework, projects, and skills when you have limited work experience.
Resume
How to Write a Resume Faster (and How Long It Actually Takes)
It can take anywhere from one to eight hours, or even longer for some. Ideally, it should take you no more than 1–2 hours. We’ll show you how.
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Resume
How to Write a Resume That Doesn’t Get Ignored (+Examples)
How to write a resume that actually gets you job interviews. This guide shares expert resume writing advice from CEOs who reviewed hundreds of resumes.
Resume
How to Update Your Resume for 2026 & Make It 2x Better
Start by making sure all personal details are correct. Next, update the work experience section by adding new achievements and your current or latest job…
Resume
How to Tailor a Resume to a Job Posting Quickly and Efficiently
Tailor your resume by adding keywords from the job ad. Prioritize skills, qualifications, and experiences that are actually relevant. This guide shows you how.
Career Advice
How to Position Yourself as the Best Candidate for the Job
Hiring managers receive thousands of applications a day, learn how to position yourself as the best candidate for the job.
Cover Letter
How to Format a Cover Letter (Including Free Templates)
If your cover letter format is wrong, it could ruin your entire job application.
Other
How to Make a Good LinkedIn Profile in 11 Easy Steps (Expert Tips)
11 steps to create the best LinkedIn profile for recruiters: how to build a convincing LinkedIn profile that lands you more job opportunities.
Recent user guides
Features
How Rezi AI Interview Evaluates Your Tone for Better Job Interview Communication
Tone is one of five key categories that Rezi AI Interview assesses you on. It refers to how confident, professional, and engaged you sound.
Features
How Rezi AI Interview Evaluates Your Speaking Time for Better Job Interviews
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Features
How Rezi AI Interview Evaluates Your Pace for Better Job Interviews
Speaking Pace is one of five key categories that Rezi AI Interview assesses you on. It measures how fast or slow you speak when answering interview questions.
Features
How Rezi AI Interview Evaluates Filler Words for Better Job Interviews
Filler Words is one of five key categories that Rezi AI Interview assesses you on. It measures how often you use involuntary filler sounds like “um” and “uh.”
Features
How Rezi AI Interview Evaluates Quick Fillers for Better Job Interviews
Quick Fillers is one of five key categories that Rezi AI Interview assesses you on. It measures your use of conversational phrases like “I mean” and “kind of.”
