[Newsletter] Resumes, Balloons, and Passive-Aggressive Emails

Hi there,

The remote work world is flooded with repetitive news, so I enjoy it even more when I find fresh articles that tell us something new — like the job search stats that clearly show why finding a job takes so long these days, or the résumé on a balloon that shows how tailoring your CV to a job can literally go above and beyond.

Treat the article about passive-aggressive phrases as a checklist for how your emails actually sound. And don't forget, we might all be in this longer than we initially expected — going the extra mile with creativity and politeness might eventually take us all further.

Enjoy today's reads!

Our Favorite Articles 💯

How Passive-Aggressive Are Your Work Emails? (The Guardian)

A humorous look at how seemingly polite workplace messages can communicate frustration without saying it outright. 👉 Keep reading.

One Candidate Applied for a Job via Balloon (Business Insider)

When traditional applications weren't getting results, one candidate took an unconventional approach to getting noticed by Airbnb. 👉 Read here.

What Happens When Your Career Lasts 60 Years? (The Wall Street Journal)

As people live and work longer, planning for multiple career stages, developing new skills, and embracing change could become essential. 👉 Read on.

Why Your Resume Might Not Tell Your Whole Career Story (Huntr)

A new job-search report reveals how long it takes to land a job, why candidates are lowering their salary expectations, and how much valuable experience often gets left off their resumes. 👉 Learn more.