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Job search and hiring, without the fluff.

How to tailor a CV, what really happens after you apply, and how to hire without reading every CV. Written by the team building IdealJob.

For Job Seekers Sep 27, 2026

AI job search tools in 2026, and what each one is actually good for

There are AI tools for every step of a job search now. Most people only need two or three. Here is how they split up and which step each one helps with.

Mário Rodrigues 3 min read
For Job Seekers Sep 27, 2026

IdealJob vs LinkedIn job alerts: which one should you use?

LinkedIn job alerts match job titles. IdealJob scores every role against your CV. Here is what that means day to day, and when each one makes more sense.

Mário Rodrigues 2 min read
For Job Seekers Sep 27, 2026

Is this job worth applying to? A five minute check

Before you spend an hour on an application, spend five minutes on these questions. They weed out most of the roles that were never going to work.

Mário Rodrigues 2 min read
For Job Seekers Sep 27, 2026

How to tailor your CV to a job without rewriting it every time

You don't need a new CV for every application. You need one solid base and ten minutes of edits in the right places. Here is where those ten minutes go.

Mário Rodrigues 3 min read
For Job Seekers Jul 21, 2026

How IdealJob scans the internet to find roles for you

771 job seekers have already let IdealJob match them to roles, with an average match score of 79.8%. Here's how the Career Agent and your daily matches actually work, and why they're not the same thing.

Mário Rodrigues 5 min read
Product May 23, 2026

Meet the Agents That Do the Hiring Work For You

IdealJob's AI agents handle sourcing, screening, and work history verification so your team can focus on the decision, not the process.

Mário Rodrigues 8 min read
Case study Jan 12, 2025

How Shawn & Partners Got 500 Views and 120 Applications with IdealJob

Discover how Shawn & Partners achieved 500 views and 120 organic applications using IdealJob, leveraging visibility, clarity, and community engagement.

Mário Rodrigues 4 min read