Anika Johansdottir

Independent career coach based in Vienna, running a Substack called 'The Application Lab' with 8,000 subscribers. She documented her own 60-application job search campaign in 2024, tracking ATS scores, response rates, and what changed when she rewrote each cover letter to match company tone. Now coaches early-career professionals one-on-one.

3 articles by Anika Johansdottir.

• AI Cover Letters & ATS Optimization
• LinkedIn, Interview Prep & Salary Negotiation
• Career Changes & Returning to Work

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  How to Answer 'Tell Me About Yourself' in a Job Interview

  August 11, 2026

  Most candidates answer 'tell me about yourself' by reciting their resume. Here's the 3-part formula that actually works -- and the 5 mistakes to avoid.

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  Career Change Resume: The Format That Gets Interviews

  August 4, 2026

  Most career change resumes get rejected by keyword filters, not humans. Here's the exact format, rewrite method, and ATS check that turned a 31% match score into three interviews in ten days.

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  Resume Objective Examples That Actually Pass ATS in 2026

  June 29, 2026

  20+ resume objective examples for every scenario: entry-level, career change, relocation, and advancement. Each one ATS-tested and written to match company tone.