It can be frustrating when you find a job opportunity that would be a perfect fit for you. Then you spend hours polishing up your resume,...

The whole point of the cover letter with your job application is to introduce yourself, entice the employer to read your resume, and...

Many jobs get a lot of applicants and a lot of resumes are never even read by the person in charge of the position. Here are three tips...

What is the ideal length and font for a cover letter? A recent survey looks at these and more cover letter dos and don’ts. There’s...

New research finds that the idea that we should stick to a one-page resume is a myth. A two page resume increases your chances of being...

A recent survey of over 300 recruiters, HR professionals, and hiring managers from across sectors found that interpersonal and...

You can probably relate to the disheartening experience of applying for a job then not hearing a thing, not even the generic ‘thanks for...

Analysis of more than 125,000 resumes found most people don’t follow common recommended best practices in their resumes. Use these 4...

Cover letters may seem optional in 2021, yet they are not. It’s well known that many – if not most – employers don’t even bother to read...

The pandemic and the resulting workplace and cultural shifts we’ve seen over the past year mean that it is time to reassess how we...

Last week we discussed the very first step you should take in preparing a winning resume. Spoiler alert – if you haven’t read that piece...

Before sit down to write your resume, take the time to do some research. Spending even a few minutes looking into the company you want to...

Having unexplained periods of unemployment in your work record has often been seen as a red flag to potential employers. Many recruiters...

Customizing your resume for each job you apply to is key. Here are 4 changes to make to your resume every time you apply for a job. It’s...

Are you still including cover letters with your job applications? Because nobody reads them. Traditionally, the standard was to apply for...

Most people are listing “duties and responsibilities” on their resumes. A more effective way of representing yourself is framing these...

Using numbers in your resume is one of the best ways to get a hiring manager’s attention. Here’s how to include numbers to impress....

Your cover letter is more important to the success of your job applications than ever right now. Last week, we reported on a survey of...

Recruiters receive many more applications for their advertised jobs than they can possibly read in detail. That is why their initial scan...

It looks like working from home is here to stay for many companies and workers. This adds a whole new challenge for your resume to...