In the days before modern technology, recruiters would read through every job application that arrived on their desk. These days,...

Your resume is likely the reason you didn’t land that job interview you really wanted. That may seem like an obvious statement, but many...

“Do I even need to write a cover letter anymore?” That’s the question you may ask yourself while you’re sitting at your computer, once...

After launching in 2003, LinkedIn quickly set itself up as the social media website for job hunters. In truth, it’s so much more than...

With an estimated 20% of C-suite – or C-suite-ready – people searching for a new role, it’s clear that there will be constant demand for...

One of the first things that a professional resume writing service will do is help you determine what type of resume you must write to...

With applicant tracking systems (ATS) in place in most Fortune 500 companies – and many smaller businesses – using keywords is key to...

A staggering 99% of Fortune 500 companies use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to scan resumes, and smaller companies aren’t far behind....

Should you have a professionally written a resume or a curriculum vitae (CV)? The answer comes down to the type of role for which you...

Concrete information goes a long way when you’re writing a resume. That information comes in the form of metrics – the quantifying data...

You worked so hard on your resume. Hours were dedicated to tinkering and tailoring every aspect. You rewrote sections to make them more...

When you first log on to USAJob.gov to apply for a government role, you’ll soon discover that your regular resume isn’t going to cut it....

The federal government is one of America’s largest employers, with a little over 2.9 million people currently working there in some...

While a cover letter may seem like a bygone relic of the pre-digital application age to some, the fact is that most recruiters like to...

Hard skills land more interviews. Yes, soft skills – such as communication and teamwork – are important. But at the end of the day,...

It’s strange to think about how trends may affect resume writing. After all, resumes aren’t an “industry” that could be affected by...

You’ve created what you feel is a great resume. The formatting is on point and you feel like you’ve done a great job at highlighting your...

Between six and eight seconds. That’s how little time you have to impress a hiring manager with your resume. As Forbes reports, that’s...

In 2019, CNBC reported that most resumes never reach the hands of a human. An enormous 75% of resumes that companies receive get...

The concept of a video resume may still seem alien if you’re new to the job market. However, the idea is gaining steam. According to a...