
Spelling, Grammar, and Tone: Good Writing Can Get You Hired
Writing is a skill. To be a good writer, in whatever form that may take, is a true intellectual and creative feat. Being able to write a decent resume and cover letter is an essential adult skill. Oh, dear reader, lean in nice and close. Whoops Word has so much to share with you! We’ve established (multiple times now) that anyone, including generative AI, can write a cover letter. But it’s the good writers who get invited for the coveted interviews and stand a chance at getting the job.

Your Grammar Mistake Based on Your Star Sign
Yes, yes! We know, dear reader. Whoops Word exists with a deep respect for the laws of language. However, it’s been a heck of a week, and we could honestly all just use a laugh. So here we go! Unserious as can be (and not in any way backed by logic – don’t at us, please, astrology nerds!), Whoops Word presents a personalised breakdown of grammar mistakes based on star signs.

Have You Tried Writing an Interview-Winning Cover Letter Without AI?
The advancement of AI has been a wonderful tool for automating tasks that are monotonous and dishearteningly time-consuming for humans. It has been a wonderful addition to many businesses in many different ways. However, using generative AI has also changed the landscape of the written language. Multiple sectors, including recruitment, are facing a new first-world problem: people aren’t writing for themselves.

Decoding AI: Terminology You Need to Know for Your Next Job Application
It’s a heck of a time to be alive, dear reader. The world as we know it is changing at a pace so rapid that anyone born before the turn of the last century could reasonably claim they’ve blinked, and oh, look at that, we’re already in the midst of Industry 4.0 (read: the Fourth Industrial Revolution). Characterised by the leaps and bounds in technological integration, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken centre stage in this next stage of our society’s economic evolution. AI has found its way into almost every job sector. Naturally, it’s riding shotgun in the tech and software industries, but it’s also starting to permeate healthcare, transport, finance, manufacturing, marketing, and even sports. In order to keep up with the times, you, dear reader, must unlock new vocabulary and reimagine language for the benefit of utilising AI to your advantage in your search for your ideal job.

From Good to Great: How Professional Editing Showcases Your Expertise
Job applications are super important. We know you feel the burden of that, dear reader. Truly, we get it. You’ve spent hours and hours pouring yourself into every paragraph of your resume/cover letter/business proposal, and now you’re left in the aftermath staring at the darn thing thinking, “Is this actually any good? Will I get a job with this?”

Robots, Resumes, and Rejection: How to Optimize Your Application for AI Compatibility
It’s time to take control of your life, dear reader. That’s right! Knowledge is power in almost any aspect of your life, including winning the interview for your dream job. Today, we’re revealing everything as we take you through what you need to know, but didn’t know, about job applications.

How a Professional Proofreader Could be the Key to Landing Your Dream Job
Your resume and cover letter create the first impression with a potential employer. You could be one typo, one awkward-to-read sentence away from being completely overlooked and missing out on the interview for your dream job! And if that’s not an atrocious amount of pressure, I don’t know what is. I empathise, dear reader. I truly do, because I’ve also been there and done that myself.

How ATS Systems Read Your CV: The 5 Things You Need to Know
Members of older generations struggle to relate to modern job seekers’ quarrels with technology, specifically, the Application Tracking Software (ATS) systems that most HR departments utilise these days. For those not in the know, ATS systems are AI gatekeepers that keep score and let only the “worthy” job application documents pass through to a human reader.

How to Structure Your Cover Letter: The 5 Key Parts You Need
There’s always the temptation to copy and paste the same dry cover letter for every job application, but a tailored, well-structured cover letter is the key to getting ahead in a competitive job market. While your resume gives a quick insight into your qualifications and experience, your cover letter is your chance to make a lasting first impression and convince your prospective employer that you are the best fit for the job. Here’s a quick breakdown of some of the critical, must-have elements of a good cover letter.

5 Common Resume Mistakes to Avoid (and How to Fix Them)
We’ve all been there. You’ve sent your resume out to ten different job ads in the span of a few hours, desperately hoping someone will call back and offer an interview. It’s a tough slog out there for people looking for jobs. But fear not! Whoops Word has you covered with a few simple checks to ensure your CV looks polished and professional.