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5 Most Effective Ways to Start a Cover Letter [with 20+ Examples]

Plato once said that the beginning is the most important part of the work. He didn't say that in the midst of a job search, but he was right. Speaking of you...

Cover Letters17 min read

Resume Format: How to Pick the Best and Get Hired in 2019

There’s not much you can do in less than 6 seconds. But it’s still enough time for more than 200k posts to be created on Facebook, 21 babies to be born around t...

Resume Guides13 min read

How to Write the Perfect “No Experience” Resume?

You need a job to get experience, but also you need experience to get a job. What a conundrum! The situation is not easy and you can feel a bit frustrating, ...

Resume Guides15 min read

Should You Write Your Resume in 1st or 3rd Person?

There are voices in your head, competing for your attention all the time. They're trying to sneak onto your resume. So which one should you listen to? Should...

Resume Guides7 min read

How to Tailor Your Resume to a Specific Job Description (+Resume Examples)

You're done with your first ever job. Yes, you're ready for a change. Desperate, you open your resume, update the date and send it to the first recruiter you fi...

Resume Guides15 min read

How to Write a Professional Resume in 2018 (A Step-by-step Video Guide)

This is a video resume guide. It will teach you how to write an awesome resume. A resume that will get you invited to any job interview. This is wh...

Resume Writing1 min read

These 10 Resume Fonts Will Make You Look Creative in an Instant

The typefaces that you select for your creative resume are just as important as the content that you deliver in the CV. When a recruiter or an employer looks...

Resume Writing10 min read

Career After the Military? Get Hired Fast With This Veteran Resume Guide

If you’re a military veteran, looking for a civilian job can feel like traveling to a very different world. You're just about to enter the private sector. And t...

Resume Guides13 min read

Did You Make a Mistake on Your Resume? Here’s How to Handle It Like a Pro

Remember ASOS’s misprinting of 17,000 plastic bags, Emma Watson’s apostrophe-less “Times up” tattoo, or Trump’s State of the “Uniom” address invitations? As ...

Resume Writing6 min read

Motivation Letter vs Cover Letter: Is There Even a Difference?

There's been a lot of confusion about the role of a motivation letter vs cover letter. The terms sometimes appear to be interchangeable but there are subtle dif...

Cover Letters5 min read

10 Real IT Resume Examples That Got People Hired at Microsoft, Google or Dell

Binary code native speaker, Linux homie, mad Javascript skills? Lucky you! As digital technologies keep evolving at a rapid pace, IT experts are in great dem...

Resume Examples14 min read

Get a Job at NASA or FBI: A Short Guide to the Federal Resume Format

Always wanted to work for NASA or FBI? Make your dreams come true today! Our guide will lead you through the complexities of the federal hiring process and inst...

Resume Guides19 min read

10 Real Marketing Resume Examples That Got People Hired at Nike, Google or Yamaha

Marketing is thriving. In a world where too many companies are fighting for the same customer, hiring a good marketing specialist is what makes the difference. ...

Resume Examples12 min read

These Are the 200 Most Powerful Adjectives to Use on a Resume

Let’s say you’ve just finished writing your resume. It has probably taken you a while. But then you've given your resume one final look and it just didn't sound...

Resume GuidesResume Writing2 min read

Ultimate Resume Checklist 2018: Don’t Click “Send” Before You Read This

Writing a resume can be tricky business. Regardless of its length, you can easily overlook important things or include others that are totally irrelevant. This ...

Resume Writing10 min read

13 Terrible Cover Letter Phrases and How You Can Fix Them

Do you hate writing cover letters? You’re not alone! Most jobseekers hate writing them. What’s more, most people can’t write them well. Unfortunately, no art...

Cover Letters7 min read

10 Resume Examples by People Who Got Hired at Google, Adidas & Others

There is theory and there is practice. Book smart and street smart. Resume guides and resume examples. And although the two best work together, you don't always...

Resume Examples9 min read

Real Cover Letter Examples That Got People Hired at Google or IKEA

10 Cover Letter Samples From Jobseekers Who Got Hired at IKEA or IBM

At first sight, it might seem there are no guidelines for writing a good cover letter — the ultimate key to the heart of the recruiter. Don't underestimate its...

Cover Letters9 min read

Updating Your Resume for 2018? Get It Done in These 10 Easy Steps

The turn of the year is the perfect opportunity to prepare your resume for 2018. It’s the ideal time to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the one ...

Resume Writing6 min read

10 Valuable Tips on How to Write a Perfect Cover Letter

Cover letters present a challenge to potential employees and executives who are going to start their profession or are in the mid of their professional career. ...

Cover Letters7 min read