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Editorial Policy
How we write resume and ATS guides—accuracy, actionable advice, and independence from advertising.
ResumeIQ editorial content is written for job seekers who apply through online systems—not for search engines alone. Every guide, FAQ, and tool page should help someone improve a real resume before they click Apply.
This page explains who writes our content, how it is reviewed, what we will and will not claim, and how to report errors.
Our editorial principles
- Accuracy over hype — We explain what ATS and resume checkers can and cannot do. Scores estimate screening signals; they do not guarantee interviews.
- Actionable first — Each guide ends with a clear next step: run the checker, fix format, match a posting, re-check.
- Honest examples — Before/after samples reflect common parser failures. We do not invent employers, metrics, or credentials.
- Global audience — Guidance applies worldwide. We avoid country-specific resume myths unless a page is intentionally regional.
- Transparent methodology — Scoring rules are published on our methodology page. We update docs when behavior changes.
How content is created
- Tool pages are maintained alongside product behavior—when analysis output changes, guides are updated.
- Career guides are written and reviewed by the ResumeIQ Editorial Team using parse tests, published methodology, and our review process.
- Blog articles are reviewed for factual claims about hiring software and linked to free tools for verification.
- AI-assisted drafts may be used for phrasing, but published copy is edited for accuracy and clarity.
Corrections and updates
If you spot an error in a guide or tool description, contact us via the contact page. We correct factual mistakes within a reasonable timeframe and note material updates on legal and methodology pages.
Advertising and independence
ResumeIQ may display third-party ads (e.g. Google AdSense). Ads do not influence scoring, keyword suggestions, or editorial recommendations. Sponsored content, if ever introduced, will be clearly labeled.
What we will and will not claim
We will: - Explain how ATS parsers, keyword search, and recruiter workflows operate—and what is publicly observable about how they behave - Provide transparent scoring weights and limitation disclaimers - Give examples that are composite or anonymized but structurally accurate - Update guides when product behavior or widely-accepted best practices change
We will not: - Guarantee an interview or job offer from any score or resume change - Claim affiliation with ATS vendors (Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, etc.) - Fabricate rejection rate statistics or cite unverifiable "75% auto-rejected" claims - Recommend keyword stuffing, hidden text, or any approach that deceives recruiters
Review cadence
| Content type | Reviewed when |
|---|---|
| Methodology and scoring docs | When algorithm or output changes |
| Career guides | Annually or when hiring norms shift |
| Tool landing pages | When the tool is updated |
| Blog posts | Flagged articles reviewed on a rolling basis |
Each guide shows a "Last updated" signal connected to our sitemap dates system.
EEAT and expertise signals
We acknowledge that ResumeIQ is a tool platform, not a credentialed HR research body. Our expertise comes from:
- Observable parser behavior tested against real file exports
- Published ATS vendor documentation and recruiter workflow research
- Iterative testing of scoring logic with real resumes (anonymized)
We do not manufacture named experts or false bylines. All guides are attributed to the ResumeIQ Editorial Team. Scoring methodology is published and linked from every major guide. See the content review process for pre-publish checks.
Related trust documents
- About ResumeIQ — Mission and platform overview
- Review process — How guides are checked before publish
- Methodology — How ATS scores are calculated
- How resume analysis works — What the checker measures
- Privacy Policy — Data handling
- Terms of Service — Usage and disclaimers
- Disclaimer — Scoring limitations and non-guarantees
Editorial policy FAQ
- Who writes ResumeIQ resume guides?
- The ResumeIQ Editorial Team—a single in-house editorial function. We do not publish fake individual bylines or unverifiable recruiter personas. See our review process for how pages are checked before publish.
- How do you keep resume advice accurate?
- We test recommendations against real checker output, update guides when ATS behavior changes, and link every major claim to our published methodology or analysis pipeline.
- Does advertising influence your content?
- No. Editorial decisions are independent of ads. Sponsored placements, when present, are labeled separately and never change scoring methodology or guide conclusions.
- How can I report an error in a guide?
- Email us via the contact page with the guide URL, the incorrect sentence, and your suggested correction. Editorial updates are tracked on our review process page when practices change.
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