The calm resume course in plain English
Stop getting silently rejected.
Learn step by step how to build a resume that passes ATS filters and still reads well to a human — and why good candidates keep getting filtered out. No jargon, no overwhelm: your first quick win takes just a few minutes.
- ✓ Try it free, no account needed
- ✓ Practice on your own resume, right in the lesson
- ✓ No subscription or technical skills required
The method
Learning the way a good friend explains it
Every lesson follows the same calm rhythm, so you always know where you stand. I do it, we do it together, you do it yourself.
Watch first
Each lesson starts with a short demonstration: you see a resume change work before you have to do anything yourself.
Do it together
Next you practice with a half-finished example — you only fill in your own situation. Training wheels on.
Do it yourself
Finally you apply it to your own resume, in your own words, and check it against a real ATS scan. Training wheels off.
The difference
Test your resume against a real scan, right in the lesson
Reading about ATS filters is like reading about swimming. That's why every lesson has a practice space: you run your resume text through a real scan and see instantly what a filter picks up — without installing or setting up anything yourself.
- ✓ See how a real scan reads your resume, right in the lesson
- ✓ No accounts or subscriptions to set up
- ✓ 200 practice runs included with the course
The course
From silent rejection to interview-ready resume
- 0
Welcome + your first win
FreeA warm start that shows you exactly why your resume keeps getting ignored, and gives you a quick fix you can use today.
1 lesson · ±10 min
- 1
How ATS filters really work
FreeLearn what an Applicant Tracking System is, how it reads your resume, and why good candidates get silently rejected.
4 lessons · ±40 min
- 2
Building an ATS-friendly structure
Set up the layout, sections, and formatting that pass automated scans without losing a human touch.
4 lessons · ±40 min
- 3
Keywords and content that get you past the filter
Match your resume to the job posting with the right keywords, strong bullet points, and measurable results.
4 lessons · ±40 min
- 4
Final project: your interview-winning resume
Bring everything together to build, test, and polish a complete resume that beats the filter and impresses a recruiter.
4 lessons · ±40 min
All modules are available — and any new content that gets added later, buyers get for free. See all lessons →
About the maker
Hi, I'm Sebastiaan Janus
I've worked for years as an independent IT consultant in Berkel-Enschot, building software for companies. I kept seeing the same thing: capable people getting filtered out before a human ever reads their resume — not because they aren't qualified, but because no one told them how the system works.
That's why I made Build Better Resumes: calm, in plain English, with nothing to install. No jargon, no rush, just step by step until you can do it yourself. Stuck? You email me personally.
Sebastiaan op LinkedIn · Aardvark Hosting, KvK 68957157 · Berkel-Enschot
Price
Try it first, pay later
Try the course
$0
- ✓ Module 0 and 1 — five full lessons
- ✓ Practice space with a daily trial allowance
- ✓ Start right away, no account needed
The full course
$9.95 one-time
Introductory price because the course is new. Future updates are included free.
- ✓ All modules, including future updates
- ✓ 200 practice runs against a real scan included
- ✓ Checkpoints that track your progress
- ✓ Lasting access, your own pace (min. 24 months)
- ✓ Simple card payment
- ✓ Not satisfied? Money back, no hassle
For comparison: professional resume writing services often cost $150 to $500 or more. Not satisfied? You get your money back — just one click in your account.
Try it free
Module 0 and 1, with no account or payment.
A real person
Made in Berkel-Enschot by Sebastiaan. Stuck? You email me.
Safe payment
Card payment via Stripe, the same environment as the shops you already know.
Not happy, money back
One click in your account and your purchase is refunded.
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)?
An ATS is software employers use to collect, scan, and sort resumes before a human reads them. It looks for keywords, job titles, and clear formatting to decide which resumes move forward. If your resume is hard to read, it can be filtered out automatically.
Why do good candidates get silently rejected?
Many strong candidates are filtered out because their resume uses formatting the ATS can't read, or lacks the keywords from the job posting. The system ranks resumes by match, so a qualified person can still score low. This course shows you how to fix both.
Do I need technical skills?
No. If you can type an email, you can do this. Everything is in plain English, with no jargon, and each lesson walks you through it step by step.
Will this guarantee me interviews?
No honest course can guarantee interviews, but a resume that passes filters and matches the job gives you a far better chance to be seen. You finish with a tested, polished resume built to impress a recruiter — the rest depends on fit and timing.
What are practice runs?
Every lesson has a practice space where you check your resume text against a real scan — without setting up any accounts or subscriptions. The course includes 200 practice runs.
Is this a subscription?
No. You pay once and keep lasting access to the course, including the modules and updates added later.
How do I pay, and is it safe?
You pay safely by card via Stripe — the same payment environment used by shops everywhere. We never see your card details. You get access right after payment.
Does it work on my phone or tablet?
Yes. The course works on your computer, tablet, and phone — you only need an internet connection and a browser. Nothing to install.
And if the course isn't right for me?
Then you get your money back, no hassle. There's a button in your account to undo your purchase, and your payment is refunded automatically. No forms, no awkward questions.
Ready to stop getting silently rejected?
In just a few minutes you'll see exactly why your resume gets ignored — and make your first fix. Free, no account.