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Career expert and resume strategist helping job seekers land their dream roles.
Strong education professional with expertise in career development and job search strategies. Specialized knowledge in helping international students and professionals navigate the U.S. job market.
Experienced career advisor with a demonstrated history of working with job seekers, international students, and professionals across various industries. Skilled in resume optimization, interview preparation, and strategic career planning.
Published 22 articles on Flashfire Blog, sharing practical insights and proven strategies to help job seekers succeed in their career journey.
RESUME WRITING
By Rachna Goyal
A strong resume is your first impression within the hiring system and often the deciding thing in whether you get an interview. One of the most important parts of looking for a job is writing a resume, but it's also one of the most misunderstood. A lot of people think that a resume is just a list of jobs, degrees, and skills. A resume is actually a strategic document that shows value, relevance, and potential in a very short amount of time. The goal of this blog is to help readers fully understand how to write a good resume in today's tech-driven and competitive job market. This manual breaks down how to write a good resume format, what to encompass, and common errors to avoid. You'll also see examples of a way to write a terrific resume, alongside pointers for college students, freshers, and specialists.
Jan 15, 2025
12 MIN READ
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
By Rachna Goyal
Landing your first job in the USA or even in any new country can be challenging and hard, but it's not impossible once you get the gist of how to do it in a planned manner. Whether you are a student, a recent graduate, or want to change your career path, this article will guide you on how to get a first job in the US even when you have little to no experience.
Dec 24, 2025
12 MIN READ
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
By Rachna Goyal
Landing your first U.S. job as an international student can feel impossible — unless you use the right system. Here's the exact playbook that worked for me.
Dec 25, 2024
16 MIN READ
CAREER ADVICE
By Rachna Goyal
Finding a job in the U.S. as an international student requires understanding the system, timing, visa rules, and tools that give you a competitive edge. Here's your complete guide.
Jul 23, 2025
8 MIN READ
SUCCESS STORIES
By Rachna Goyal
When I first began searching for jobs in the U.S., I didn't realize how broken the system was for international students like me. Here's how I got 15+ interview calls in 6 weeks.
Jul 24, 2025
8 MIN READ
CAREER PLANNING
By Rachna Goyal
Landing a job in the U.S. on OPT can feel overwhelming—especially if you don't have personal referrals. Learn step-by-step strategies, real-life examples, and actionable tips to secure interviews and land offers without connections.
Jan 20, 2025
15 MIN READ
CAREER ADVICE
By Rachna Goyal
Rethinking Prestige in a Changing World of Work. In an age of automation and skill-based evaluation, the prestige of your university has become only one piece of the puzzle.
Oct 14, 2025
14 MIN READ
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
By Rachna Goyal
Every year, thousands of international students arrive in the U.S. full of ambition and carefully mapped-out plans — scholarships, family funding, and a clear path to a great job. But what happens when one piece of that plan falters?
Oct 22, 2025
9 MIN READ
CAREER PLANNING
By Rachna Goyal
Your University Gets You the Degree —Flashfire Gets You the Job. At Flashfire, we help international students transition from college to career through AI-powered job search automation. One of the most common questions we get is: 'Which U.S. universities actually help international students get jobs faster?'
Oct 27, 2025
12 MIN READ
CAREER PLANNING
By Rachna Goyal
Every year, thousands of international students arrive in the U.S. chasing the same dream — a strong education, practical experience, and, ultimately, a job that justifies it all. But once the dust settles after orientation week, a tough question starts looming: 'Which field will actually get me hired?'
Oct 27, 2025
12 MIN READ
CAREER PLANNING
By Rachna Goyal
Evidence-based guidance on future-proof majors — AI, energy, robotics, climate, cybersecurity, healthtech — and how to turn coursework into offers.
Nov 3, 2025
17 MIN READ
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
By Rachna Goyal
In 2026, finding a job is algorithmic rather than just 'hard.' AI tools that can create outreach messages, cover letters, and resumes in a matter of seconds are available to job seekers. Conversely, employers can now screen, rank, verify, and reject candidates more quickly than before thanks to AI tools. The outcome is a new reality: attention did not increase, but volume did. This guide covers the best AI job search tools, the new hiring trends, and a workable, repeatable method to get more interviews without coming across as a bot.
Jan 25, 2026
10 MIN READ
CAREER ADVICE
By Rachna Goyal
In 2026, “automate your job applications” cannot mean blasting low-quality submissions. Recruiters see through spam, ATS filters tighten daily, and the candidates who win combine structured automation with human judgment. <p style='margin-bottom:12px; line-height:1.7;'><strong>Workflow automation is the modern alternative. It looks like this:</strong></p> <ul style='margin-left:20px; margin-bottom:12px; line-height:1.7; list-style:disc;'> <li>Automate the process of finding and ranking high-fit jobs.</li> <li>Automate resume customization assistance (without inventing experience).</li> <li>Automate tracking, reminders, and follow-ups.</li> <li>Reduce the time spent retyping the same answers into forms.</li> <li>Protect your human energy for networking, proof of work, and interview prep.</li> </ul> <p style='margin-bottom:12px; line-height:1.7;'><strong>Why this matters right now:</strong></p> <ul style='margin-left:20px; margin-bottom:12px; line-height:1.7; list-style:disc;'> <li><strong>The number of applications has increased</strong>. Workday reported a 31% increase in applications and a 7% increase in job requests (H1 2024 vs. H1 2023). <a href="https://www.workday.com/en-us/newsroom/press-releases/workday-reports-second-quarter-2024-results.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #f97316; text-decoration: underline;">Newsroom | Workday</a>.</li> <li><strong>ATS is almost ubiquitous in big companies</strong> : 97.8% of Fortune 500 career sites had an ATS, according to a 2025 analysis. <a href="https://www.jobscan.com/blog/ats-usage-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #f97316; text-decoration: underline;">Jobscan</a>.</li> <li><strong>Adoption of AI by recruiters is speeding up</strong>: according to Workday's report, 77% of companies intended to use AI more in hiring within the next year. <a href="https://www.workday.com/en-us/newsroom/press-releases/workday-reports-second-quarter-2024-results.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #f97316; text-decoration: underline;">Newsroom | Workday</a>.</li> <li><strong>In the meantime, candidates are becoming more and more overwhelmed by cumbersome application processes</strong>. <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/job-application-hiring-ai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #f97316; text-decoration: underline;">Wired</a>, an experiment involving 250 applications revealed that the average application took 2 minutes and 42 seconds, with some taking significantly longer because of ATS friction. <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/job-application-hiring-ai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #f97316; text-decoration: underline;">Wired</a>.</li> <li><strong>Additionally, lengthy applications lead to drop-offs</strong>. According to CareerBuilder, 60% of job seekers give up on applications in the middle if they are too complicated or lengthy. <a href="https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/recruiting-staffing/pages/how-to-improve-application-process-for-job-seekers.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #f97316; text-decoration: underline;">SHRM</a></li> </li> </ul> <p style='margin-bottom:12px; line-height:1.7;'><strong>The 2026 reality is simple:</strong> the system determines the winning strategy — not chaos. This guide shows how to build a repeatable, ethical automation setup that boosts both volume and quality.</p>
Jan 12, 2026
6 MIN READ
CAREER ADVICE
By Rachna Goyal
Amazon is one of the world’s top employers, offering high salaries, global career opportunities, strong brand value, and exposure to cutting-edge technology projects. Because of this, each job opening attracts thousands of applicants. Getting an interview call from Amazon can feel like a dream — but it is absolutely achievable with the right strategy. Most resumes never make it past Amazon’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS). To succeed, your resume must closely align with the job description (JD). Getting an interview call is about alignment, visibility, and smart application planning. <p style='margin-bottom:12px; line-height:1.7;'> You can explore more career opportunities on <a href="https://www.flashfirejobs.com/" target="_blank" class="text-orange-600 font-semibold underline"> FlashFireJobs.com </a>. </p> <p style='margin-bottom:12px; line-height:1.7;'><strong> How Amazon’s ATS and Recruiters Screen Resumes </strong></p> <ul style='list-style: disc; list-style-position: outside; padding-left:20px; margin-bottom:12px; line-height:1.7;'> <li>Matching keywords with the job description.</li> <li>Impact-focused achievements instead of just responsibilities.</li> <li>Evidence of Amazon leadership principles.</li> <li>Metrics such as numbers, scale, and measurable results.</li> <li>Relevant tech stack and tools.</li> </ul> <p style='margin-bottom:12px; line-height:1.7;'> If your resume does not meet these criteria, it often never reaches a human recruiter. </p>
Jan 17, 2026
10 MIN READ
CAREER ADVICE
By Rachna Goyal
In the digital job market today, your LinkedIn profile isn’t just an online resume but your first impression to recruiters, hiring managers, and professional contacts. For a lot of students, career changers, and job seekers, a key thought arises: Can I pay someone to optimize my LinkedIn profile? The answer is yes, of course! You can easily hire professionals or use specialized services to make your LinkedIn presence more visible and attractive to recruiters. In this blog you will discover what LinkedIn optimization is, how and why it matters, how paid services work, and how Flashfire Jobs can help you get a professionally optimized LinkedIn profile that drives recruiter engagement and highly increases your chance of getting an interview offer.
Jan 17, 2026
15 MIN READ
CAREER ADVICE
By Rachna Goyal
The way Americans hunt for jobs is changing fast, thanks to artificial intelligence. Today’s job seekers are increasingly using AI-powered tools to cut through the drudgery of applications – from auto-generating tailored resumes to practicing mock interviews with chatbots. Some industrial analysis states that around 60% of U.S. job seekers now are obliged to use AI tools at some point of time during their application process. That means every two out of three candidates out of five might rely on AI to improve their resumes, to identify their ideal roles, or run interview processes. In practical terms, AI now acts not only as a 24/7 searching tab but has also become a career coach and job-matching assistant further saving you hours of work. But experts also warn that AI is most powerful when used smartly, not blindly. We shall explore how leading job platforms and career coaches are retooling hiring, what statistics reveal about AI’s rise, and how you can harness these tools without losing your personal touch.
Jan 17, 2026
15 MIN READ
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
By Rachna Goyal
In this age when everything is digitally charged, every corner of our lives has been aligning for speed and efficiency. Where should I start, from ordering groceries and booking travel to communicating with friends across the world everything is dependent on clicks. It's no surprise to us that job searching these days has become one of the most stressful and inducing parts of adult life, and has also embraced things like automation and user convenience. Among the most notable innovations creatives in this space is the rise of one-click job applications, a feature that promises and assures job seekers the power to apply for opportunities with literally a single tap sometimes. But the major question arises here that does one-click applications really increase your chances of getting hired? Or are these just another convenience that is shadowed under deeper problems in the hiring process? In this blog, we’ll unpack this hilarious trend, shall dig into what it truly means for candidates, and will explore how to bring out the best in one-click apply strategically to improve your job search outcomes!
Jan 20, 2026
10 MIN READ
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
By Rachna Goyal
Imagine two doors. Behind the first door is a hiring manager drowning in 743 resumes, skimming each for six seconds, searching for keywords like a miner panning for gold dust. Behind the second door is a system that understands skills, intent, growth potential, and cultural fit, instantly matching the right human to the right role. As usual and as conventional most job seekers still knock on Door - 1. Whereas AI job automation quietly opened Door - 2. Well let’s talk about why the traditional job application process is broken and how automation is rebuilding it from the inside out.
Jan 20, 2026
10 MIN READ
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
By Rachna Goyal
Job hunting can feel like a maze isn't it? you alter in between your resume one day, apply to dozens of roles the next, and still hear nothing back in return waiting for eternity. This frustration is real as endless job boards, automated resume filters, and interview jitters make it easy to feel invisible. That’s where AI steps in as your new job-search sidekick. These smart tools can really tailor your exploration, punch up your resume, and even simulate an interview coach, all just to help you land that dream offer.
Jan 20, 2026
10 MIN READ
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
By Rachna Goyal
Hey, tired of endless manual job applications? Come, let's see how AI-powered job search tools work for you, like automating outreach, optimising your resume and matching job roles, as well as helping you get interviews faster. Here is a guide with a step-by-step workflow, how to make a tool selection checklist, and some of the vital and ethical tips for job seekers. Most probably you are thinking of applying for a job in an old-fashioned way: refreshing job boards, copying and pasting the same cover letter, contemplating a resume paragraph for the hundredth time… boring, isn't it? and still getting ghosted. If that sounds painfully familiar, you’re not alone; numerous newbies are out there, but not anymore. On this date, AI-powered job search tools are changing the game once and for all. These can automate repetitive tasks, help you target the right roles, and optimise your profile materials so you get more interviews with less busywork. Interesting. Below you will get an explanation of what these tools can do, how to pick the right ones, a practical step-by-step workflow you can use today, and some important ethical and privacy considerations to look for.
Jan 20, 2026
10 MIN READ
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
By Rachna Goyal
In today’s competitive job market, applying to jobs one by one — filling out similar information again and again — can be quite draining. As job seekers say, the repetitive task of submitting applications to numerous different job boards drains too much time, energy, and motivation. As it's quite exhausting. What if you could auto-apply to multiple jobs in a single click? Interesting, isn't it? Thanks to the technological advancements, especially AI-powered tools, this has become possible due to them, and it’s transforming the way people hunt for jobs these days. So through this article, we’ll explore what automated job applications are, how they work for you, some of the top tools you can use today, and how you can follow some smart practices to improve your job search results significantly.
Jan 20, 2026
10 MIN READ
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
By Rachna Goyal
So, in today’s competitive job market, submitting a strong resume is no longer enough. Recruiters and hirers every day receive hundreds, sometimes thousands, of applications for a single job role. And standing out requires much more than just hands-on experience and qualifications for the relevant role. This is where AI automation in job applications changes the game for you. From resume screening systems to AI-powered profile matching, artificial intelligence is now deeply involved in the hiring process. Rather than fighting it, smart job seekers are learning how to use AI automation in their favour to make their applications more visible, relevant, and recruiter-friendly. In this guide, you will learn how AI automation works in recruitment, how it can evaluate your application and resume, and how you can use it to significantly increase your chances of getting noticed in front of the hirers and recruiters.
Jan 20, 2026
10 MIN READ