Sam Rivera
Resume & Industry Researcher
Sam Rivera researches hiring trends across creative, healthcare, education, and service-sector industries. Combining labor market data with hands-on resume review experience, Sam identifies the specific keywords, formats, and credentials that help candidates stand out in non-technical fields.
Articles by Sam
UX/UI Designer
We analyzed 165 UX/UI and product designer job listings in 2026. See the Figma AI fluency, case-study format, and design-engineer signals that get designers hired.
Design & CreativeGraphic Designer
We analyzed 264 graphic designer job listings in 2026. See the exact Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, brand identity, and AI-assisted design keywords that pass ATS screens at agencies and tech companies.
HealthcareRegistered Nurse (RN)
We analyzed 397 registered nurse job listings in 2026. See the exact EMR skills (Epic/Cerner), specialty certifications (CCRN, CEN, OCN), and license formatting hospitals enforce.
HealthcareMedical Assistant (Clinical & Administrative)
We analyzed 342 medical assistant job listings in 2026. See the exact clinical skills, EMR fluency, CCMA/CMA/RMA credentials, and AI-documentation awareness employers filter for.
EducationTeacher / K-12 Educator
We analyzed 411 teacher and educator job listings in 2026. See the exact certifications, student-outcome data, and AI classroom tools (MagicSchool, Brisk) that districts filter for.
Customer Support & ServiceCustomer Service Representative
We analyzed 389 customer service job listings in 2026. See the exact CRM skills, de-escalation evidence, and AI agent-assist tool fluency that separate hired candidates from 'script readers.'
Career StageEntry-Level / College Graduate
Your first resume doesn't need experience — it needs strategy. We analyzed 300+ entry-level job listings to find what new grads should actually put on their resume in an AI-mediated hiring market.