Career guide
Your guide to landing the right role
Practical advice for every step of a job search, from choosing where to apply to accepting an offer, including what to expect when your first interview is with an AI interviewer.
Find the right role
A focused search beats a wide one. Ten applications to roles you fit will do more than fifty to roles you don't.
Know what you're looking for
Write down the role, level, location and work mode you want before you search. It makes filtering faster and keeps you honest about trade-offs.
Read the whole description
Separate the must-haves from the nice-to-haves. If you meet most of the must-haves, apply: few candidates tick every box.
Look at the team, not just the title
The same title means different work at different companies. Read about the product, the team and how they hire.
Tip:Save searches for the roles you want, so new openings come to you instead of the other way round.
Write a resume that gets read
Recruiters scan a resume in seconds, and many companies parse it with an applicant tracking system first. Make both jobs easy.
Lead with impact
For each role, say what changed because of your work. "Cut report time from 2 days to 2 hours" says more than "Responsible for reports".
Match the language of the role
Use the same words the job description uses for skills you genuinely have. Never add skills you don't.
Keep the format simple
Standard headings, one column, no text inside images or tables. Save it as a PDF unless the employer asks for Word.
Before you send it
- Your name, email, phone and city are at the top
- Most recent experience comes first
- Every role has at least one measurable result
- Links to your LinkedIn and portfolio work
- One to two pages, spell-checked, file named with your name
Apply with care
An application is your first conversation with the team. Make it easy to say yes to.
Complete every field
Missing answers slow your application down or knock it out of a filter. Keep your profile up to date so applying takes minutes.
Add a short, specific note
Two or three lines on why this role and what you'd bring. Specific beats long.
Keep track and follow up
Note where you applied and when. If you hear nothing after a week or two, a polite follow-up is fine.
Prepare for interviews
Preparation is what turns nerves into a good conversation.
Research the company and role
Know what the company does, who it serves and what the role is for. Re-read the job description the day before.
Prepare your stories
Pick four or five examples from your work and tell each as Situation, Task, Action and Result. Most behavioural questions can be answered with one of them.
Practise out loud
Answers sound different spoken than in your head. Time yourself: two minutes per answer is plenty.
Bring your own questions
Ask about the team, how success is measured and what the first few months look like. It shows you're choosing too.
AI interviews: what to expect
More companies now start with an AI interview: a structured, spoken conversation you take when it suits you. Here's how one on Vriti works.
You get a link
The company sends you a personal interview link. You don't need an account to open it.
Check your setup
A device check tests your camera and microphone, and you read the interview guidelines before you start.
Share your screen if asked
Some interviews ask you to share your entire screen for the length of the interview.
Have the conversation
The AI asks questions out loud and follows up on your answers. Some roles include a short coding exercise.
People make the decision
Your answers are summarised for the hiring team, who review them and decide on next steps.
Set yourself up well
- Use a laptop or desktop with an up-to-date Chrome browser
- Find a quiet, well-lit room and use headphones if you can
- Test your connection, camera and microphone before you begin
- Close other apps and notifications
- Answer with specific examples, as you would with a person
Tip:Don't try to game an AI interview. It asks follow-up questions, so specific, honest answers from your own experience come across best.
After the interview
How you finish matters as much as how you start.
Say thank you
A short note within a day, mentioning something specific from the conversation, is remembered.
Weigh the whole offer
Look at the work, the team, how you'll grow, the pay and the benefits together, not one number.
Negotiate respectfully
It's normal to ask. Base your request on the role and the market, and say what would make you say yes.
Close the loop
If you decline, do it promptly and politely. Hiring circles are small.
FAQ
Common questions
How long should my resume be?
One page if you have under five years of experience, two at most for most roles. Cut anything that doesn't support the job you're applying for.
Should I apply if I don't meet every requirement?
Yes, if you meet most of the must-haves. Job descriptions describe an ideal; teams regularly hire people who meet most of it and can learn the rest.
How do I prepare for an AI interview?
The same way you prepare for any interview: know the role and have specific examples ready. Then take care of the setup: a quiet room, a stable connection, and a camera and microphone you've tested.
Does the AI decide whether I get the job?
No. On Vriti, the AI interview gives the hiring team a structured summary of your answers. People at the company review it and make the decision.
What if my connection drops during an AI interview?
Rejoin from the same link if you can. If you can't continue, contact the recruiter or company that sent you the link and explain what happened.
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