Your resume is a critical factor when it comes to getting an interview. A strong and polished one can go a long way with a potential employer. While you know you must include work experience and education, should you list other factors, like hobbies, so you stand among other candidates?
Just like every individual is unique, so is every resume. From your years of experience to your specific skill sets, your resume is a unique representation of who you are, professionally (and to an extent, personally).
Writing your resume is a challenge. There are so many pieces and parts and only so much space to fit it all in. One particular area many candidates find particularly daunting is the Work Experience section. It’s no wonder. This is the most important section and the one hiring managers will look to first to…
You invest hours into crafting the perfect resume. Hiring managers, on the other hand, spend seconds scanning it. How can you make your background stand out, so you’re the obvious fit for the job?
Looking for a new job is always a challenge. However, if you have gaps in your resume, it can be even more of an uphill battle. If you don’t handle them properly, they can make hiring managers stop and think the worst. In fact, there’s even what’s called an “unemployed bias” where employers assume a…
You’ve spent hours writing and editing your resume and cover letter. Then polishing and proofreading it again and again. It’s time to submit it, right? Before you do, make sure you’re taking the right approach when it comes to naming these files. One little mistake can sabotage all your hard work. Here’s how to avoid…
There are so many decisions to make when it comes to writing your resume and cover letter. For instance, beyond the actual details to include, how do you best format them? One critical area involves the font size. If you want to make your resume and cover letter as reader-friendly as possible, you need to…
You know you need solid references to land a new job. However, do you include them on your resume? Or do you just state that “references are available upon request”?
It’s been a challenging season for companies and employees alike. If you’re one of the workers who has been furloughed or laid off through it all, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, in October 2020, the national unemployment rate was 6.9%. Around the same time last year, it was a mere 3.5%.
When it comes to your cover letter, there are many easy mistakes to make. These include being too generic or repeating what’s on your resume. They also include focusing more on yourself and what you’re looking for and less on the company and its needs. But the worst mistake of all? Not including a cover…
