Category Archives for Resume/CV
How Many Pages Should Your Resume Be in 2020?
As a recruiter, one of the most common questions job seekers ask me is, “how many pages should my resume be?” There’s a lot of conflicting advice about when one-page resumes are best, when two-page resumes are better, and the main purpose of your resume to begin with! So I’m going to clear this up… This […]
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How to Write a Resume Skills Section (with Examples)
Putting a Skills section on your resume is a great way to show hiring managers what you can do for them, while also including relevant keywords on your resume. But there are a couple big mistakes job seekers make when writing their resume Skills section… So I’m going to walk you through how to write […]
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How to Address being Overqualified for a Job
One of the toughest obstacles to getting hired: Being overqualified, or being told you’re overqualified by employers. You might hear it in rejection emails after applying for a job, in an interview question, or when you get feedback after your interview. No matter what, it’s frustrating, demoralizing and difficult to overcome! Don’t worry though, in […]
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What to Put on a Resume – Best Structure and Order
One of the most common questions I get: “what do I need to put on my resume? And what order should I put it?” There’s a lot of conflicting info out there about what goes on a resume and how to structure it. So I’m going to share exactly what to put on a resume, […]
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3 Resume Work History Examples (And How to Write Yours)
If you’re looking for resume work history examples or just need some help writing your work history section on your resume, you’re in the right place. I’m going to walk you through how to write your resume employment history with real-world samples from professional resume writers and career experts, and I’ll also share the mistakes […]
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19 Resume Bullet Point Examples That Get Interviews
As a recruiter, the first place I look on your resume is the bullets under your recent work experience. Then if it looks like a good potential fit, I look back up to see your resume summary and other sections. Many other recruiters and hiring managers have told me the same thing too. So writing […]
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How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Changing Resume Writing
Artificial intelligence is already making its mark on many industries. Computer algorithms can sort through and make sense of more data in a day than a human could in a lifetime, and it’s impacting how we look at information related to healthcare, sports, advertising and more. But what about resume writing and job searching? I […]
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The Soft Skills You Need to Succeed in 2020
It’s natural to want to show off your impressive hard skills when you are looking for a new job. But to succeed in today’s job market, jobseekers have to include an equal balance of hard skills and soft skills on their resumes. New research suggests that even those jobseekers who are adding soft skills to […]
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How to Write Work Experience in a Resume
The work experience section of your resume is one of several factors that will determine whether you get the interview – and get the job. A well-written work experience section will show recruiters at-a-glance the jobs you’ve held and what you’ve accomplished over the course of your career. Here are 7 tips for how to […]
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Resume Keywords: A Jobseeker’s Silver Bullet
Ask any recruiter and they’ll tell you: Putting the right keywords on your resume is critical to achieving success as a jobseeker. But do you really understand why keywords are important, and how you should go about using them? Read on for all the ins and outs of incorporating keywords into your resume so you […]
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Resume Summary with No Experience – Examples for Students and Fresh Graduates
If you’re looking for how to write a summary for your resume with no work experience, you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to walk you through exactly what to do, and then we’ll look at resume summary examples for entry-level job seekers, students and fresh graduates. Let’s get started… How to Write a […]
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How to Explain Gaps in Employment (With Examples)
Explaining gaps in employment can be intimidating, but there are a couple of effective methods you can use. In this article, I’m going to show you how to explain employment gaps in your interviews, resume and cover letter… with word-for-word examples and sample explanations. Let’s get started with the interview first… Explaining Gaps In Employment […]
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