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How to Use Iris Resume AI Features: End-to-End Workflow
From API setup to JD matching and interview prep, this is the practical workflow to get better resumes faster.
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Resume Guide Hub
3-Step Quick Start
Set up the tool first, lock your template and layout, then tailor for each target role.
Pick Your Track
Tool Setup First
Lock in AI setup, template choices, and privacy boundaries before mass applications.
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How to Get API Keys for AI Resume Analysis
Step-by-step guide to obtaining API keys for OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, DeepSeek, Qwen, Doubao, and local models.
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ATS-Friendly Templates: The Science of Getting Parsed
Not all PDFs are created equal. Understand how Applicant Tracking Systems read your resume and which designs they hate.
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Resume Font Selection Principles: ATS and Screen Readability First
A practical font system for resumes: what to avoid, when to use serif or sans-serif, and Chinese/English-specific rules.
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Core Resume Quality
Prioritize high-impact tasks: readable template, font/format choices, quantified impact, and JD alignment.
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AI Resume Matching: How to Beat the 6-Second Recruiter Screen
Recruiters spend 6 seconds on a resume. Use AI to ensure the most relevant keywords always appear in the right places.
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No-Login Resume Builder: Why Privacy Matters in Job Hunting
Most resume builders lock your data behind a login and sell your phone number to recruiters. Discover why "No-Login" is the safest way to build your career document.
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What is "Local-First" and Why Your Resume Should Use It?
Your resume contains your home address and phone number. Learn how Local-First technology keeps that data on YOUR device, not our servers.
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PDF vs. Word: Which Format Wins in 2026?
Old advice says use Word. Modern ATS platforms prefer PDF. We look at the data to decide the winner for your next application.
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Quantifying Impact: Turning Duties into Results
Stop listing what you did. Start listing what you achieved. The math-driven guide to resume metrics.
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Role-Specific Resume Guides (PM, SWE, Design)
Different roles need different focuses. See the exact bullet points that work for Product Managers vs. Engineers.
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ChatGPT vs. Specialized AI: Why Prompt Engineering Matters
Generic prompts produce generic resumes. Learn why specialized AI models outperform basic ChatGPT sessions for career coaching.
Role & Scenario Tailoring
Use scenario guides for pivots, students, and North America workflows to avoid low-conversion generic resumes.
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Why I Built My Own Free AI Resume Builder Instead of Paying $20/Month
A PM job seeker's story: generic resumes fail, existing tools disappoint, and why I built Iris Resume to solve it.
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Layoff to Offer: A 30-Day Recovery Blueprint
Getting laid off is tough. Getting rehired is a full-time job. Here is the step-by-step 30-day plan to get back on your feet.
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Career Change: How to Pivot into Tech Without a CS Degree
Transferable skills are your best friend. Learn how to rebrand your past experience for a technical future.
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Students & New Grads: Cracking the "Experience Paradox"
Need experience to get a job, need a job to get experience? Here is the cheat code: Academic Projects.
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Beyond the Resume: Networking in North America
In 2026, 70% of jobs are filled through referrals. Learn how to use your resume as a conversation starter, not just a document.