[Newsletter] How to Make Your Remote Job Application Stand Out in 2025

Happy Monday!

The job market keeps shifting, and it's not just about finding a role, but making sure it fits you.

This week, I've pulled together reads on how to stand out, use AI without sounding like a robot, and why flexibility still matters (a lot).

Hope it helps you move forward on your terms.

– Vic

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Our Favorite Articles 💯

How to Make Your Remote Job Application Stand Out in 2025 (Remotive)

Writing “remote” in your resume header won’t cut it in 2025: here’s what actually helps you stand out. ​Read on​.

Want to Use AI as a Career Coach? Use These Prompts (HBR)

AI can do more than write cover letters—if you know how to ask the right questions. ​Learn more​.

Return-to-Office Mandates Are Bad for Employees—and Innovation (Inc)

Turns out forcing people back to the office isn’t great for morale... or innovation. ​Read it here​​.​ (If needed, Brave is your friend for reading this one.)

2 in 5 Techies Quit Over Inflexible Workplace Policies (The Register)

If nearly half of your team would leave over rigid policies… maybe it’s time to rethink the policy. ​Check it out​.

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