When I worked as a recruiter, two of the most common phrases that I saw on resumes were “quick learner” and “fast learner.” Yet these terms mean very little to hiring managers. Every job seeker can (and often does) claim this without evidence. Coming up, I’ll share examples of what to say instead of “quick […]
Continue readingThe best colors for a resume are black, white, and blue. Blue is commonly used in workplaces and is associated with professionalism and trust. Many large websites, from Facebook to LinkedIn to Twitter, use blue as their main accent color. Blue also gives the reader a feeling of calmness and serenity. If you’re looking for […]
Continue readingI’ve looked at thousands of resumes as a job recruiter. In this article, I’m going to share what recruiters are looking for in a resume, and specifically what they look for at first glance. I’ll also share what hiring managers look for in a resume so you can make sure your resume is getting you […]
Continue readingIf you’re a job seeker trying to get noticed, it’s important to use the right balance of hard and soft skills in your resume and cover letter. In this article, I’ll share the following: Definition: What are soft skills? Soft skills examples: 74 soft skills that relate to every type of job (for students and […]
Continue readingThere are quite a few free online resume sites, but some are MUCH better than others. Some also appear to be free but will make you pay at the very end or you won’t be able to download your newly-created resume. So in this article, I’m going to review the 10 best resume sites that […]
Continue readingListing accomplishments on your resume can get you more job interviews and get you hired faster. Yet many job seekers don’t know the right way to list accomplishments and professional achievements on a resume. Coming up, we’ll look at: 35+ resume accomplishment examples How to brainstorm your own list of achievements to write about Where […]
Continue readingIn this article, I’m going to explain how to know if your resume is good or not in 9 steps. After working for years as a recruiter, I’ve studied what makes a good resume and how to know if your resume is good enough to get you hired, so that’s what this article will reveal. […]
Continue readingThe most powerful words you can put on your resume are verbs. While other job seekers are saying, “Responsible for…” you want to be saying, “Led,” “Managed,” “Grew,” etc. In this article, we’ll look at more than 80 positive, impressive-sounding verbs and action words to use on your resume or LinkedIn. Let’s get started… Positive […]
Continue readingThe opinions and assessments shared on Career Sidekick are our own. We may earn commissions from purchases made after visiting links on our site. A lot of job seekers ask me, “Should I hire a resume writer?” or, “Are resume writing services worth it?” You want to know the pros and cons before you invest […]
Continue readingIf you’re wondering whether you should use a chronological resume format (also referred to as reverse-chronological resume format) or trying to get help with how to write it, then this article is for you. And if you’ve been told to use a functional resume because you’re changing careers or have a work gap, then this […]
Continue readingIf you want to change careers, you’re going to need a great resume to show employers why they should take a chance on you. You need to convince them that you’ll succeed in their role, even if you’ve done different work in the past. And while you can do some of this convincing in the […]
Continue readingAs a recruiter, one of the top questions people ask me is, “How many pages should my resume be?” In this article, I’ll explain exactly how long your resume should be… for experienced professionals, college students, and more. How Long Should a Resume Be? Your resume should be long enough to include all relevant experience […]
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