Upswing vs. a job board vs. a resume tool
What each kind of tool does, and where Upswing fits.
Guides
Guides for every move.
Plain answers to the questions that come up in a job search and a career, from spotting ghost jobs to preparing for your review. New guides every week.
Auto-apply tools: what’s safe and what isn’t
What to check before you let any tool apply to jobs in your name.
Coming back to work after a break
Decide what you need, explain the gap in a sentence, refresh your skills and find roles that fit.
Changing careers: how your skills carry over
Find the skills you already have, translate them for a new field, and test the move before you leap.
Why didn’t I get the interview? Reading a job’s must-haves
How to spot the real must-haves in a job description, show you meet them, and know when to skip a role.
How to find jobs on company career pages
Why the employer’s own careers page beats a job board copy, how to find it, and how to check a role is open before you apply.
How to prepare for your performance review
Gather your evidence, write your own summary, decide what to ask for, and handle the conversation and what comes after.
How to spot a ghost job
Signs a posting isn’t really hiring, how to check before you apply, and where to spend your time instead.