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The 2025 Hiring Index: We Analyzed 14,000+ Resumes - Here is What is Blocking Your Interviews

Real data from 14,363 resume scans across August-November 2025 reveals why 75% of resumes fail ATS screening. Domain-specific keyword gaps, geographic trends, and actionable fixes inside.

Updated December 8, 2025
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Quarterly insights from anonymized ATS scans & job matches.

Best Platforms to Practice Communication Skills: Complete Guide

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Compare Tough Tongue AI, Coursera, Toastmasters, LinkedIn Learning, and Speechling to find the best communication practice platform for interviews, leadership, sales, and multilingual collaboration in 2025.

Blanked on 'Tell Me About Yourself'? A Recovery Script (And Why It Happens)

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93% of candidates experience interview anxiety, with 62% freezing during interviews. Learn the neuroscience of why you blank on 'Tell me about yourself' and get 4 word-for-word recovery scripts you can use immediately. Includes panic attack protocols and prevention strategies.

Master Communication Skills: Your Complete Guide to Speaking English Fluently and Confidently

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Learn proven frameworks to communicate better and speak English fluently. Includes actionable exercises, the CLEAR framework, active listening techniques, and AI-powered practice methods for rapid improvement.