Notch

Pick your path.

Notch reads about 2,000 job postings a month to measure what employers ask for and which application systems stand between you and a recruiter.

Where are you applying?

Application guides

What skills to add on a Workday applicationThe field is a searchable taxonomy. Which 8 to 15 to enter.
Job application status meaningsWhich statuses are fixed and which are employer labels, in six systems.
Greenhouse: every field, explainedKnockout questions and what parsing fills in.
iCIMS: statuses, errors, and how to apply
Taleo: every step, statuses, and errors
Which system am I in?Tell Workday, Greenhouse, Taleo, and iCIMS apart from the URL.

Research and resume guides

Why entry-level jobs require experienceOnly 16% of 2,059 September postings are entry level. By role and employer type.
We analyzed 254 job descriptions73% ask for cross-functional collaboration. No hard skill comes close.
How to tailor your resume to a job description
How to analyze a job description before you apply
Resume bullet points that show impact
Career change resume
Score your resume against a postingFree. Paste the posting and your resume.